Hindu New Year 2024: List of Hindu festivals, vrats, shubh din for this year
Hindu New Year 2024: The Hindu New Year, known as 'Nav Varsh' or 'Nav Samvatsar', marks the beginning of the year for followers of Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, it follows the Hindu lunar calendar. This auspicious occasion symbolises new beginnings, prosperity, growth, love, and spiritual development, celebrated with great enthusiasm by Hindus worldwide.
This year, the Hindu New Year begins on April 9, marking the onset of Vikram Samvat 2081.
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In the rich tapestry of Hindu culture, the Hindu calendar plays a pivotal role in guiding the observance of festivals, holidays, and vrats (fasts). This calendar, deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality, serves as a beacon for millions of adherents worldwide.
Throughout the year, the Hindu calendar is adorned with a plethora of festivals, each carrying its own significance and rituals. From the joyous celebrations of Diwali and Holi to the solemn observances of Navratri and Maha Shivaratri, these festivals mark important milestones in the Hindu spiritual journey.
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In addition to festivals, the Hindu calendar also designates specific days for observing vrats or fasts. These vrats hold immense spiritual significance and are often observed to seek blessings, fulfill vows, or express devotion to particular deities. Examples include Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, and Karva Chauth, among many others.
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| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
| April 9 (Tuesday) | Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Ghatasthapana, Gudi Padwa |
| April 10 (Wednesday) | Cheti Chand |
| April 13 (Saturday) | Mesha Sankranti |
| April 17 (Wednesday) | Chaitra Navratri Parana, Ram Navami |
| April 19 (Friday) | Kamada Ekadashi |
| April 21 (Sunday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| April 23 (Tuesday) | Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat |
| April 27 (Saturday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
| May 4 (Saturday) | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| May 5 (Sunday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 6 (Monday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| May 8 (Wednesday) | Vaishakha Amavasya |
| May 10 (Friday) | Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 14 (Tuesday) | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| May 19 (Sunday) | Mohini Ekadashi |
| May 20 (Monday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| May 23 (Thursday) | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat |
| May 26 (Sunday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
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| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| June 2 (Sunday) | Apara Ekadashi |
| June 4 (Tuesday) | Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat |
| June 6 (Thursday) | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| June 15 (Saturday) | Mithuna Sankranti |
| June 18 (Tuesday) | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| June 19 (Wednesday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| June 22 (Saturday) | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat |
| June 25 (Tuesday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| July 2 (Tuesday) | Yogini Ekadashi |
| July 3 (Wednesday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| July 4 (Thursday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| July 5 (Friday) | Ashadha Amavasya |
| July 7 (Sunday) | Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| July 16 (Tuesday) | Karka Sankranti |
| July 17 (Wednesday) | Deva Shayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi |
| July 18 (Thursday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| July 21 (Sunday) | Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat |
| July 24 (Wednesday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| July 31 (Wednesday) | Kamika Ekadashi |
| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| August 1 (Thursday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 2 (Friday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| August 4 (Sunday) | Shravana Amavasya |
| August 7 (Wednesday) | Hariyali Teej |
| August 9 (Friday) | Nag Panchami |
| August 16 (Friday) | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Simha Sankranti |
| August 17 (Saturday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| August 19 (Monday) | Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat |
| August 22 (Thursday) | Sankashti Chaturthi, Kajari Teej |
| August 26 (Monday) | Janmashtami |
| August 29 (Thursday) | Aja Ekadashi |
| August 31 (Saturday) | Pradosh Vrat |
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| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| September 1 (Sunday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| September 2 (Monday) | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
| September 6 (Friday) | Hartalika Teej |
| September 7 (Saturday) | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September 14 (Saturday) | Parivartini Ekadashi |
| September 15 (Sunday) | Pradosh Vrat, Onam/Thiruvonam |
| September 16 (Monday) | Kanya Sankranti |
| September 17 (Tuesday) | Anant Chaturdashi |
| September 18 (Wednesday) | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat |
| September 21 (Saturday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| September 28 (Saturday) | Indira Ekadashi |
| September 29 (Sunday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 30 (Monday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| October 2 (Wednesday) | Ashwin Amavasya |
| October 3 (Thursday) | Sharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana |
| October 9 (Wednesday) | Kalparambha |
| October 10 (Thursday) | Navpatrika Puja |
| October 11 (Friday) | Durga Maha Navami Puja, Durga Puja Ashtami |
| October 12 (Saturday) | Dussehra, Sharad Navratri Parana |
| October 13 (Sunday) | Durga Visarjan |
| October 14 (Monday) | Papankusha Ekadashi |
| October 15 (Tuesday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| October 17 (Thursday) | Ashwin Purnima Vrat, Tula Sankranti |
| October 20 (Sunday) | Sankashti Chaturthi, Karva Chauth |
| October 28 (Monday) | Rama Ekadashi |
| October 29 (Tuesday) | Dhanteras, Pradosh Vrat |
| October 30 (Wednesday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| October 31 (Thursday) | Narak Chaturdashi |
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| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| November 1 (Friday) | Diwali, Kartik Amavasya |
| November 2 (Saturday) | Govardhan Puja |
| November 3 (Sunday) | Bhai Dooj |
| November 7 (Thursday) | Chhath Puja |
| November 12 (Tuesday) | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| November 13 (Wednesday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| November 15 (Friday) | Kartik Purnima Vrat |
| November 16 (Saturday) | Vrischika Sankranti |
| November 18 (Monday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| November 26 (Tuesday) | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| November 28 (Thursday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| November 29 (Friday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| Date/Day | Festivals/Vrat |
|---|---|
| December 1 (Sunday) | Margashirsha Amavasya |
| December 11 (Wednesday) | Mokshada Ekadashi |
| December 13 (Friday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| December 15 (Sunday) | Dhanu Sankranti, Margashirsha Purnima Vrat |
| December 18 (Wednesday) | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| December 26 (Thursday) | Saphala Ekadashi |
| December 28 (Saturday) | Pradosh Vrat |
| December 29 (Sunday) | Masik Shivaratri |
| December 30 (Monday) | Paush Amavasya |
(With inputs from agencies)
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