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Masik Shivaratri dates

This one recurs every lunar month rather than once a year, so the table below lists every occurrence across the years covered.

Also called: Masa Shivaratri

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Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta., AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.

Bhadra until 11:05 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.

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Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta. each month, at nishitaSolar midnight, the real middle of the night rather than twelve on the clock. Maha Shivaratri and Janmashtami are settled by the tithi running then.. The one in MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half. is Maha Shivaratri.

The day is settled by the tithiThe lunar day. It runs from one step of the Moon's phase to the next, so it rarely begins at sunrise. Fasts and festivals are fixed by it. at nishitaSolar midnight, the real middle of the night rather than twelve on the clock. Maha Shivaratri and Janmashtami are settled by the tithi running then., solar midnight.

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Masik Shivaratri dates

DateTithiThe lunar day. It runs from one step of the Moon's phase to the next, so it rarely begins at sunrise. Fasts and festivals are fixed by it.Lunar monthThe lunar month, named after the nakshatra the full Moon lands in. It is about twenty-nine and a half days, so it drifts against the English calendar.
27 Jan2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti.Bhadra until 08:10 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
26 Feb2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 10:05 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
27 Mar2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 09:32 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
26 Apr2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 06:41 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
25 May2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 02:02 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
23 Jun2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 08:34 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
23 Jul2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 03:32 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
21 Aug2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 12:17 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
19 Sept2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi covers the deciding moment on two days running, so some almanacs place this festival on the following day. Both readings are defensible.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 11:54 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
19 Oct2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 02:46 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
18 Nov2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 08:27 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
18 Dec2025Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 03:47 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
16 Jan2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti.Bhadra until 11:16 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
15 Feb2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 05:24 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
17 Mar2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 08:59 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
15 Apr2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 09:26 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
15 May2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 06:54 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
13 Jun2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.Adhika JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 02:15 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
12 Jul2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 08:40 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
11 Aug2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 03:23 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
9 Sept2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 11:30 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
8 Oct2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 09:53 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
7 Nov2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 11:05 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
7 Dec2026Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 03:15 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
5 Jan2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half. (amanta) / Pausha (purnimanta)Bhadra until 09:56 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
4 Feb2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti.Bhadra until 05:50 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
6 Mar2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 12:59 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
5 Apr2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 05:37 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
4 May2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 06:59 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
3 Jun2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 05:24 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
2 Jul2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 01:47 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
31 Jul2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 09:10 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
30 Aug2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 04:27 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
28 Sept2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 12:24 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
27 Oct2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 09:47 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
26 Nov2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 09:24 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
25 Dec2027Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi covers the deciding moment on two days running, so some almanacs place this festival on the following day. Both readings are defensible.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 11:54 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
24 Jan2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti.Bhadra until 05:10 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
23 Feb2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 12:05 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
24 Mar2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 06:47 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
22 Apr2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi covers the deciding moment on two days running, so some almanacs place this festival on the following day. Both readings are defensible.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 11:42 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
22 May2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 02:10 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
21 Jun2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 02:17 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
20 Jul2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 12:31 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
18 Aug2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 09:27 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
17 Sept2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 05:40 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
16 Oct2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 01:56 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
15 Nov2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi opens and closes between two deciding moments, so the rule does not settle the day on its own. The date given is the one holding most of the tithi.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 11:04 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
14 Dec2028Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 09:53 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
12 Jan2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti. (amanta) / Magha (purnimanta)Bhadra until 10:53 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
11 Feb2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 01:59 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
13 Mar2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 06:30 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
11 Apr2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi covers the deciding moment on two days running, so some almanacs place this festival on the following day. Both readings are defensible.Adhika ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 11:28 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
11 May2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 04:04 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
10 Jun2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 07:36 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
9 Jul2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 09:35 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
8 Aug2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 09:50 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
6 Sept2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 08:30 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
6 Oct2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 06:11 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
4 Nov2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 03:39 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
4 Dec2029Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi opens and closes between two deciding moments, so the rule does not settle the day on its own. The date given is the one holding most of the tithi.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 01:31 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
2 Jan2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half. (amanta) / Pausha (purnimanta)Bhadra until 12:11 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
1 Feb2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi opens and closes between two deciding moments, so the rule does not settle the day on its own. The date given is the one holding most of the tithi.PaushaThe tenth lunar month, December into January. The Sun sits in Dhanu for most of it, so weddings stop until Makar Sankranti.Bhadra until 11:43 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
2 Mar2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MaghaThe eleventh lunar month, January into February. It is the bathing month at Prayag, and Vasant Panchami falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 12:09 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
1 Apr2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.PhalgunaThe twelfth and last lunar month, February into March. Holika burns on its full Moon, and the year turns with the month after it.Bhadra until 01:40 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
30 Apr2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ChaitraThe first lunar month, running across March and April. Its bright first day is the new year, kept as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and Ram Navami follows.Bhadra until 04:20 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
30 May2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.VaishakhaThe second lunar month, April into May. Akshaya Tritiya falls in its bright half, and Buddha Purnima closes it.Bhadra until 07:58 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
28 Jun2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.This tithi covers the deciding moment on two days running, so some almanacs place this festival on the following day. Both readings are defensible.JyeshthaThe third lunar month, May into June, and the hottest of the twelve. Ganga Dussehra and Vat Savitri both fall in it.Bhadra until 11:50 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
28 Jul2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshadhaThe fourth lunar month, June into July, when the rains arrive. Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima and the start of Chaturmas all sit in it.Bhadra until 03:05 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
27 Aug2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.ShravanaThe fifth lunar month, July into August, and the month of the Shiva fasts. Its Mondays are kept as vrats, and Raksha Bandhan closes it.Bhadra until 05:09 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
25 Sept2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.BhadrapadaThe sixth lunar month, August into September. Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami fall in it, and Pitru Paksha begins at its full Moon.Bhadra until 05:59 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
25 Oct2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.AshwinaThe seventh lunar month, September into October. Sharad Navratri runs through its bright half and ends at Vijayadashami.Bhadra until 05:59 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
23 Nov2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.KartikaThe eighth lunar month, October into November, and the Diwali month. Karva Chauth, Dhanteras, Chhath and Kartika Purnima all fall in it.Bhadra until 05:30 amThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.
23 Dec2030Krishna ChaturdashiThe fourteenth tithi, the last before the full or the new Moon. Maha Shivaratri sits on a dark one, and for weddings it counts as Rikta.MargashirshaThe ninth lunar month, November into December, also called Agrahayana or Agahan. Gita Jayanti falls in its bright half.Bhadra until 04:37 pmThe seventh repeating karana, better known as Bhadra. This is the one karana new work waits out, though a journey already begun carries on.

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