ISKCON GBC - Vaisnava Calendars
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Narayana Masa , Gaurabda 521
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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24 Dec 2007 Mo Pratipat K Brahma Ardra
25 Dec 2007 Tu Dvitiya K Indra Punarvasu
26 Dec 2007 We Tritiya K Vaidhriti Pusyami
27 Dec 2007 Th Caturthi K Viskumba Aslesa *
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
28 Dec 2007 Fr Pancami K Priti Magha
29 Dec 2007 Sa Sasti K Ayusmana Purva-phalguni
30 Dec 2007 Su Saptami K Saubhagya Uttara-phalguni
31 Dec 2007 Mo Astami K Sobana Hasta
1 Jan 2008 Tu Navami K Atiganda Citra
2 Jan 2008 We Dasami K Sukarma Swati
3 Jan 2008 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Dhriti Visakha *
Fasting for Saphala Ekadasi
Sri Devananda Pandita -- Disappearance
4 Jan 2008 Fr Dvadasi K Sula Anuradha
Break fast 06:59 - 10:18 (Daylight saving not considered).
5 Jan 2008 Sa Trayodasi K Ganda Jyestha
Sri Mahesa Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura -- Disappearance
6 Jan 2008 Su Caturdasi K Vriddhi Mula
7 Jan 2008 Mo Amavasya K Dhruva Mula
8 Jan 2008 Tu Pratipat G Vyagata Purva-asadha
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
9 Jan 2008 We Dvitiya G Harsana Uttara-asadha
10 Jan 2008 Th Tritiya G Vajra Sravana
Srila Jiva Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Disappearance
11 Jan 2008 Fr Caturthi G Siddhi Dhanista
12 Jan 2008 Sa Pancami G Vyatipata Satabhisa
13 Jan 2008 Su Sasti G Variyana Purva-bhadra
14 Jan 2008 Mo Saptami G Siva Uttara-bhadra
----------------- Makara Sankranti (Sun enters Capricorn) -----------------
Ganga Sagara Mela
15 Jan 2008 Tu Astami G Siddha Revati
16 Jan 2008 We Navami G Sadhya Asvini
17 Jan 2008 Th Dasami G Subha Bharani
18 Jan 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Sukla Rohini *
Fasting for Putrada Ekadasi
19 Jan 2008 Sa Dvadasi G Brahma Mrigasira
Break fast 06:57 - 10:21 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Appearance
20 Jan 2008 Su Trayodasi G Indra Ardra
21 Jan 2008 Mo Caturdasi G Viskumba Punarvasu
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Madhava Masa , Gaurabda 521
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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22 Jan 2008 Tu Pratipat K Priti Pusyami
Sri Krsna Pusya Abhiseka
23 Jan 2008 We Dvitiya K Ayusmana Aslesa
24 Jan 2008 Th Tritiya K Saubhagya Magha
25 Jan 2008 Fr Caturthi K Sobana Purva-phalguni
26 Jan 2008 Sa Pancami K Atiganda Uttara-phalguni
Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja -- Disappearance
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami -- Appearance
27 Jan 2008 Su Sasti K Sukarma Hasta
Sri Jayadeva Gosvami -- Disappearance
28 Jan 2008 Mo Saptami K Dhriti Citra
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
29 Jan 2008 Tu Saptami K Sula Swati
30 Jan 2008 We Astami K Ganda Visakha
31 Jan 2008 Th Navami K Vriddhi Visakha
1 Feb 2008 Fr Dasami K Dhruva Anuradha
2 Feb 2008 Sa Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Vyagata Jyestha *
Fasting for Sat-tila Ekadasi
3 Feb 2008 Su Dvadasi K Harsana Mula
Break fast 06:49 - 10:21 (Daylight saving not considered).
4 Feb 2008 Mo Trayodasi K Vajra Purva-asadha
5 Feb 2008 Tu Caturdasi K Siddhi Uttara-asadha
6 Feb 2008 We Amavasya K Vyatipata Sravana
7 Feb 2008 Th Pratipat G Variyana Dhanista
8 Feb 2008 Fr Dvitiya G Parigha Satabhisa
9 Feb 2008 Sa Tritiya G Siva Purva-bhadra
10 Feb 2008 Su Caturthi G Siddha Uttara-bhadra
11 Feb 2008 Mo Pancami G Sadhya Revati
Vasanta Pancami
Srimati Visnupriya Devi -- Appearance
Sarasvati Puja
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura -- Disappearance
Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi -- Appearance
Sri Raghunandana Thakura -- Appearance
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami -- Appearance
12 Feb 2008 Tu Sasti G Sukla Asvini
13 Feb 2008 We Saptami G Brahma Bharani *
Sri Advaita Acarya -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
----------------- Kumbha Sankranti (Sun enters Aquarius) -----------------
14 Feb 2008 Th Navami G Indra Krittika
Bhismastami
Sri Madhvacarya -- Disappearance
15 Feb 2008 Fr Dasami G Vaidhriti Rohini
Sri Ramanujacarya -- Disappearance
16 Feb 2008 Sa Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Viskumba Mrigasira *
Fasting for Bhaimi Ekadasi
17 Feb 2008 Su Dvadasi G Priti Ardra
Break fast 06:36 - 10:17 (Daylight saving not considered).
Varaha Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Varahadeva
(fast till noon on the Ekadasi, feast today)
18 Feb 2008 Mo Trayodasi G Ayusmana Pusyami *
Nityananda Trayodasi: Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu
(fast till noon)
19 Feb 2008 Tu Caturdasi G Sobana Aslesa
20 Feb 2008 We Purnima G Atiganda Magha
Sri Krsna Madhura Utsava
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
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Govinda Masa , Gaurabda 521
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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21 Feb 2008 Th Pratipat K Sukarma Purva-phalguni
22 Feb 2008 Fr Dvitiya K Dhriti Uttara-phalguni
23 Feb 2008 Sa Tritiya K Sula Uttara-phalguni
24 Feb 2008 Su Caturthi K Ganda Hasta
25 Feb 2008 Mo Pancami K Vriddhi Citra *
Sri Purusottama Das Thakura -- Disappearance
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
Srila Gour Govinda Swami -- Disappearance
26 Feb 2008 Tu Sasti K Dhruva Swati
27 Feb 2008 We Saptami K Vyagata Visakha
28 Feb 2008 Th Astami K Harsana Anuradha
29 Feb 2008 Fr Astami K Vajra Jyestha
1 Mar 2008 Sa Navami K Siddhi Mula
2 Mar 2008 Su Dasami K Vyatipata Purva-asadha
3 Mar 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Variyana Uttara-asadha *
Fasting for Vijaya Ekadasi
4 Mar 2008 Tu Dvadasi K Parigha Sravana
Break fast 06:17 - 10:09 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Isvara Puri -- Disappearance
5 Mar 2008 We Trayodasi K Siva Dhanista
6 Mar 2008 Th Caturdasi K Siddha Satabhisa
Siva Ratri
7 Mar 2008 Fr Amavasya K Sadhya Purva-bhadra
8 Mar 2008 Sa Pratipat G Subha Uttara-bhadra
Srila Jagannatha Dasa Babaji -- Disappearance
Sri Rasikananda -- Disappearance
9 Mar 2008 Su Tritiya G Sukla Revati
10 Mar 2008 Mo Caturthi G Brahma Asvini
Sri Purusottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
11 Mar 2008 Tu Pancami G Vaidhriti Bharani
12 Mar 2008 We Sasti G Viskumba Krittika
13 Mar 2008 Th Saptami G Priti Rohini
14 Mar 2008 Fr Astami G Ayusmana Mrigasira
----------------- Mina Sankranti (Sun enters Pisces) -----------------
15 Mar 2008 Sa Navami G Saubhagya Ardra
16 Mar 2008 Su Dasami G Sobana Punarvasu
17 Mar 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Atiganda Pusyami *
Fasting for Amalaki Vrata Ekadasi
18 Mar 2008 Tu Dvadasi G Sukarma Aslesa
Break fast 05:59 - 09:44 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Madhavendra Puri -- Disappearance
19 Mar 2008 We Trayodasi G Dhriti Magha
20 Mar 2008 Th Caturdasi G Sula Purva-phalguni
21 Mar 2008 Fr Purnima G Ganda Uttara-phalguni *
Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu -- Appearance
*** Gaura Purnima ***
(fast till moonrise)
(Festival of Jagannatha Misra observed on following day)
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Visnu Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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22 Mar 2008 Sa Pratipat K Vriddhi Hasta
23 Mar 2008 Su Dvitiya K Dhruva Citra
24 Mar 2008 Mo Tritiya K Vyagata Swati
25 Mar 2008 Tu Caturthi K Harsana Visakha
26 Mar 2008 We Pancami K Vajra Anuradha
27 Mar 2008 Th Sasti K Siddhi Jyestha
28 Mar 2008 Fr Saptami K Vyatipata Jyestha
29 Mar 2008 Sa Astami K Variyana Mula
Sri Srivasa Pandita -- Appearance
30 Mar 2008 Su Navami K Parigha Purva-asadha
31 Mar 2008 Mo Dasami K Siva Uttara-asadha
1 Apr 2008 Tu Ekadasi K Siddha Sravana
2 Apr 2008 We Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) K Sadhya Dhanista *
Fasting for Papamocani Ekadasi
Sri Govinda Ghosh -- Disappearance
3 Apr 2008 Th Trayodasi K Subha Satabhisa
Break fast 05:37 - 09:50 (Daylight saving not considered).
4 Apr 2008 Fr Caturdasi K Brahma Purva-bhadra
5 Apr 2008 Sa Amavasya K Indra Uttara-bhadra
6 Apr 2008 Su Pratipat G Vaidhriti Revati
7 Apr 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Viskumba Bharani
8 Apr 2008 Tu Tritiya G Priti Krittika
9 Apr 2008 We Caturthi G Ayusmana Rohini
10 Apr 2008 Th Sasti G Sobana Mrigasira
Sri Ramanujacarya -- Appearance
11 Apr 2008 Fr Saptami G Atiganda Ardra
12 Apr 2008 Sa Astami G Sukarma Punarvasu
13 Apr 2008 Su Navami G Dhriti Pusyami *
Rama Navami: Appearance of Lord Sri Ramacandra
(fast till sunset)
----------------- Mesa Sankranti (Sun enters Aries) -----------------
Beginning of Salagrama and Tulasi Jala Dana
14 Apr 2008 Mo Dasami G Sula Aslesa
15 Apr 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Ganda Magha *
Fasting for Kamada Ekadasi
16 Apr 2008 We Dvadasi G Vriddhi Purva-phalguni
Break fast 05:20 - 09:42 (Daylight saving not considered).
Damanakaropana Dvadasi
17 Apr 2008 Th Trayodasi G Dhruva Uttara-phalguni
18 Apr 2008 Fr Caturdasi G Vyagata Hasta
19 Apr 2008 Sa Purnima G Harsana Citra
Sri Balarama Rasayatra
Sri Krsna Vasanta Rasa
Sri Vamsivadana Thakura -- Appearance
Sri Syamananda Prabhu -- Appearance
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Madhusudana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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20 Apr 2008 Su Pratipat K Vajra Swati
21 Apr 2008 Mo Dvitiya K Siddhi Visakha
22 Apr 2008 Tu Dvitiya K Vyatipata Visakha
23 Apr 2008 We Tritiya K Variyana Anuradha
24 Apr 2008 Th Caturthi K Parigha Jyestha
25 Apr 2008 Fr Pancami K Siva Mula
26 Apr 2008 Sa Sasti K Siddha Purva-asadha
27 Apr 2008 Su Saptami K Sadhya Uttara-asadha
Sri Abhirama Thakura -- Disappearance
28 Apr 2008 Mo Astami K Subha Sravana
29 Apr 2008 Tu Navami K Sukla Dhanista
30 Apr 2008 We Dasami K Brahma Satabhisa
Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
1 May 2008 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Indra Purva-bhadra *
Fasting for Varuthini Ekadasi
2 May 2008 Fr Dvadasi K Vaidhriti Uttara-bhadra
Break fast 05:02 - 09:34 (Daylight saving not considered).
3 May 2008 Sa Trayodasi K Viskumba Revati
4 May 2008 Su Caturdasi K Ayusmana Asvini
5 May 2008 Mo Pratipat G Saubhagya Bharani
Sri Gadadhara Pandita -- Appearance
6 May 2008 Tu Dvitiya G Sobana Krittika
7 May 2008 We Tritiya G Atiganda Rohini
Aksaya Tritiya
Candana Yatra starts, continues for 21 days
8 May 2008 Th Caturthi G Sukarma Ardra
9 May 2008 Fr Pancami G Sula Punarvasu
10 May 2008 Sa Sasti G Ganda Pusyami
11 May 2008 Su Saptami G Vriddhi Aslesa
Jahnu Saptami
12 May 2008 Mo Astami G Dhruva Magha
13 May 2008 Tu Navami G Vyagata Purva-phalguni
Srimati Sita Devi (consort of Lord Sri Rama) -- Appearance
Sri Madhu Pandita -- Disappearance
Srimati Jahnava Devi -- Appearance
End of Jala Dana
14 May 2008 We Dasami G Harsana Uttara-phalguni
----------------- Vrsabha Sankranti (Sun enters Taurus) -----------------
15 May 2008 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Vajra Hasta *
Fasting for Mohini Ekadasi
16 May 2008 Fr Dvadasi G Siddhi Hasta
Break fast 04:51 - 09:30 (Daylight saving not considered).
Rukmini Dvadasi
17 May 2008 Sa Trayodasi G Vyatipata Citra
Sri Jayananda Prabhu -- Disappearance
18 May 2008 Su Caturdasi G Variyana Swati *
Nrsimha Caturdasi: Appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva
(fast till dusk)
19 May 2008 Mo Purnima G Parigha Visakha
Krsna Phula Dola, Salila Vihara
Sri Paramesvari Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
Sri Sri Radha-Ramana Devaji -- Appearance
Sri Madhavendra Puri -- Appearance
Sri Srinivasa Acarya -- Appearance
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Trivikrama Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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20 May 2008 Tu Pratipat K Siva Anuradha
21 May 2008 We Dvitiya K Siddha Jyestha
22 May 2008 Th Tritiya K Sadhya Mula
23 May 2008 Fr Caturthi K Subha Purva-asadha
24 May 2008 Sa Pancami K Sukla Uttara-asadha
Sri Ramananda Raya -- Disappearance
25 May 2008 Su Pancami K Brahma Sravana
26 May 2008 Mo Sasti K Indra Sravana
27 May 2008 Tu Saptami K Vaidhriti Dhanista
28 May 2008 We Astami K Viskumba Satabhisa
29 May 2008 Th Navami K Priti Purva-bhadra
30 May 2008 Fr Ekadasi K Ayusmana Uttara-bhadra
31 May 2008 Sa Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) K Saubhagya Asvini *
Fasting for Apara Ekadasi
Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
1 Jun 2008 Su Trayodasi K Sobana Bharani
Break fast 04:43 - 09:28 (Daylight saving not considered).
2 Jun 2008 Mo Caturdasi K Atiganda Krittika
3 Jun 2008 Tu Amavasya K Dhriti Rohini
4 Jun 2008 We Pratipat G Sula Mrigasira
5 Jun 2008 Th Tritiya G Ganda Ardra
6 Jun 2008 Fr Caturthi G Vriddhi Punarvasu
7 Jun 2008 Sa Pancami G Dhruva Pusyami
8 Jun 2008 Su Sasti G Vyagata Aslesa
9 Jun 2008 Mo Saptami G Vajra Magha
10 Jun 2008 Tu Astami G Siddhi Purva-phalguni
11 Jun 2008 We Navami G Vyatipata Uttara-phalguni
12 Jun 2008 Th Dasami G Variyana Hasta
Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana -- Disappearance
Ganga Puja
Srimati Gangamata Gosvamini -- Appearance
13 Jun 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Parigha Citra *
Fasting for Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi
(Total fast, even from water, if you have broken Ekadasi)
14 Jun 2008 Sa Dvadasi G Siva Swati
Break fast 06:49 - 09:29 (Daylight saving not considered).
----------------- Mithuna Sankranti (Sun enters Gemini) -----------------
15 Jun 2008 Su Trayodasi G Siva Visakha
Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava
16 Jun 2008 Mo Trayodasi G Siddha Anuradha
17 Jun 2008 Tu Caturdasi G Sadhya Jyestha
18 Jun 2008 We Purnima G Subha Mula
Snana Yatra
Sri Mukunda Datta -- Disappearance
Sri Sridhara Pandita -- Disappearance
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Vamana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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19 Jun 2008 Th Pratipat K Sukla Purva-asadha
Sri Syamananda Prabhu -- Disappearance
20 Jun 2008 Fr Dvitiya K Brahma Purva-asadha
21 Jun 2008 Sa Tritiya K Indra Uttara-asadha
22 Jun 2008 Su Caturthi K Vaidhriti Sravana
23 Jun 2008 Mo Pancami K Viskumba Dhanista
Sri Vakresvara Pandita -- Appearance
24 Jun 2008 Tu Sasti K Priti Satabhisa
25 Jun 2008 We Saptami K Ayusmana Purva-bhadra
26 Jun 2008 Th Astami K Saubhagya Uttara-bhadra
27 Jun 2008 Fr Navami K Atiganda Revati
28 Jun 2008 Sa Dasami K Sukarma Asvini
Sri Srivasa Pandita -- Disappearance
29 Jun 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Dhriti Bharani *
Fasting for Yogini Ekadasi
30 Jun 2008 Mo Dvadasi K Sula Krittika
Break fast 04:45 - 05:01 (Daylight saving not considered).
1 Jul 2008 Tu Caturdasi K Ganda Mrigasira
2 Jul 2008 We Amavasya K Vriddhi Ardra *
Sri Gadadhara Pandita -- Disappearance
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
3 Jul 2008 Th Pratipat G Vyagata Punarvasu
4 Jul 2008 Fr Dvitiya G Harsana Pusyami
Ratha Yatra
(Gundica Marjana on previous day)
(Hera Pancami after 4 days)
(Return Ratha after 8 days)
Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Sivananda Sena -- Disappearance
5 Jul 2008 Sa Tritiya G Vajra Aslesa
6 Jul 2008 Su Caturthi G Siddhi Magha
7 Jul 2008 Mo Pancami G Vyatipata Purva-phalguni
8 Jul 2008 Tu Sasti G Variyana Uttara-phalguni
Sri Vakresvara Pandita -- Disappearance
9 Jul 2008 We Saptami G Parigha Hasta
10 Jul 2008 Th Astami G Siva Citra
11 Jul 2008 Fr Navami G Siddha Swati
12 Jul 2008 Sa Dasami G Sadhya Visakha
13 Jul 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Subha Anuradha *
Fasting for Sayana Ekadasi
14 Jul 2008 Mo Dvadasi G Sukla Anuradha
Break fast 04:53 - 09:37 (Daylight saving not considered).
15 Jul 2008 Tu Trayodasi G Brahma Jyestha
----------------- Karka Sankranti (Sun enters Cancer) -----------------
16 Jul 2008 We Caturdasi G Indra Mula
17 Jul 2008 Th Purnima G Vaidhriti Purva-asadha
Guru (Vyasa) Purnima
Srila Sanatana Gosvami -- Disappearance
First month of Caturmasya begins.
(green leafy vegetable fast for one month)
(Caturmasya is not observed during Purusottama-adhika Masa.)
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Sridhara Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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18 Jul 2008 Fr Pratipat K Viskumba Uttara-asadha
19 Jul 2008 Sa Dvitiya K Priti Sravana
20 Jul 2008 Su Tritiya K Ayusmana Dhanista
21 Jul 2008 Mo Caturthi K Saubhagya Satabhisa
22 Jul 2008 Tu Pancami K Sobana Purva-bhadra
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami -- Disappearance
23 Jul 2008 We Sasti K Atiganda Uttara-bhadra
24 Jul 2008 Th Saptami K Sukarma Revati
25 Jul 2008 Fr Astami K Dhriti Asvini
Srila Lokanatha Gosvami -- Disappearance
26 Jul 2008 Sa Navami K Sula Bharani
The incorporation of ISKCON in New York
27 Jul 2008 Su Dasami K Vriddhi Krittika
28 Jul 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Dhruva Rohini *
Fasting for Kamika Ekadasi
29 Jul 2008 Tu Dvadasi K Vyagata Mrigasira
Break fast 05:03 - 09:40 (Daylight saving not considered).
30 Jul 2008 We Trayodasi K Harsana Ardra
31 Jul 2008 Th Amavasya K Vajra Punarvasu
1 Aug 2008 Fr Pratipat G Siddhi Aslesa
2 Aug 2008 Sa Dvitiya G Variyana Magha
3 Aug 2008 Su Tritiya G Parigha Purva-phalguni
4 Aug 2008 Mo Caturthi G Siva Uttara-phalguni
Sri Raghunandana Thakura -- Disappearance
Sri Vamsidasa Babaji -- Disappearance
5 Aug 2008 Tu Pancami G Siddha Hasta
6 Aug 2008 We Sasti G Sadhya Citra
7 Aug 2008 Th Saptami G Subha Swati
8 Aug 2008 Fr Astami G Sukla Swati
9 Aug 2008 Sa Navami G Brahma Visakha
10 Aug 2008 Su Dasami G Indra Anuradha
11 Aug 2008 Mo Dasami G Vaidhriti Jyestha
12 Aug 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Viskumba Mula *
Fasting for Pavitraropana Ekadasi
Radha Govinda Jhulana Yatra begins
13 Aug 2008 We Dvadasi G Priti Purva-asadha
Break fast 05:14 - 09:43 (Daylight saving not considered).
Srila Rupa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Gauridasa Pandita -- Disappearance
14 Aug 2008 Th Trayodasi G Ayusmana Uttara-asadha
15 Aug 2008 Fr Caturdasi G Saubhagya Sravana
16 Aug 2008 Sa Purnima G Sobana Dhanista *
Jhulana Yatra ends
Lord Balarama -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
Second month of Caturmasya begins.
(yogurt fast for one month)
----------------- Simha Sankranti (Sun enters Leo) -----------------
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Hrsikesa Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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17 Aug 2008 Su Pratipat K Atiganda Satabhisa
Srila Prabhupada's departure for the USA
18 Aug 2008 Mo Dvitiya K Sukarma Purva-bhadra
19 Aug 2008 Tu Tritiya K Dhriti Uttara-bhadra
20 Aug 2008 We Caturthi K Sula Revati
21 Aug 2008 Th Pancami K Ganda Asvini
22 Aug 2008 Fr Sasti K Vriddhi Bharani
23 Aug 2008 Sa Astami K Dhruva Krittika *
Sri Krsna Janmastami: Appearance of Lord Sri Krsna
(fast till midnight)
24 Aug 2008 Su Navami K Vyagata Rohini *
Nandotsava
Srila Prabhupada -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
25 Aug 2008 Mo Dasami K Vajra Mrigasira
26 Aug 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddhi Ardra *
Fasting for Annada Ekadasi
27 Aug 2008 We Dvadasi K Vyatipata Punarvasu
Break fast 05:24 - 09:44 (Daylight saving not considered).
28 Aug 2008 Th Trayodasi K Variyana Pusyami
29 Aug 2008 Fr Caturdasi K Parigha Aslesa
30 Aug 2008 Sa Amavasya K Siva Magha
31 Aug 2008 Su Pratipat G Siddha Purva-phalguni
1 Sep 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Sadhya Uttara-phalguni
2 Sep 2008 Tu Tritiya G Subha Hasta
3 Sep 2008 We Caturthi G Brahma Citra
4 Sep 2008 Th Pancami G Indra Swati
Srimati Sita Thakurani (Sri Advaita's consort) -- Appearance
5 Sep 2008 Fr Sasti G Indra Visakha
Lalita Sasti
6 Sep 2008 Sa Saptami G Vaidhriti Anuradha
7 Sep 2008 Su Astami G Viskumba Jyestha *
Radhastami: Appearance of Srimati Radharani
(fast till noon)
8 Sep 2008 Mo Navami G Priti Mula
9 Sep 2008 Tu Dasami G Ayusmana Purva-asadha
10 Sep 2008 We Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Saubhagya Uttara-asadha *
Fasting for Parsva Ekadasi
11 Sep 2008 Th Dvadasi G Sobana Uttara-asadha
Break fast 07:37 - 09:44 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Vamanadeva
(fast till noon on the Ekadasi, feast today)
Srila Jiva Gosvami -- Appearance
12 Sep 2008 Fr Trayodasi G Atiganda Sravana *
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
13 Sep 2008 Sa Caturdasi G Sukarma Dhanista
Ananta Caturdasi Vrata
Srila Haridasa Thakura -- Disappearance
14 Sep 2008 Su Purnima G Dhriti Satabhisa
Sri Visvarupa Mahotsava
Acceptance of sannyasa by Srila Prabhupada
Third month of Caturmasya begins.
(milk fast for one month)
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Padmanabha Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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15 Sep 2008 Mo Pratipat K Ganda Purva-bhadra
16 Sep 2008 Tu Dvitiya K Vriddhi Uttara-bhadra
----------------- Kanya Sankranti (Sun enters Virgo) -----------------
17 Sep 2008 We Tritiya K Dhruva Revati
18 Sep 2008 Th Caturthi K Vyagata Bharani
19 Sep 2008 Fr Pancami K Harsana Krittika
20 Sep 2008 Sa Sasti K Vajra Rohini
21 Sep 2008 Su Saptami K Siddhi Mrigasira
Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the USA
22 Sep 2008 Mo Astami K Vyatipata Ardra
23 Sep 2008 Tu Navami K Parigha Punarvasu
24 Sep 2008 We Ekadasi K Siva Pusyami
25 Sep 2008 Th Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddha Aslesa *
Fasting for Indira Ekadasi
26 Sep 2008 Fr Trayodasi K Sadhya Magha
Break fast 05:44 - 09:44 (Daylight saving not considered).
27 Sep 2008 Sa Caturdasi K Subha Purva-phalguni
28 Sep 2008 Su Amavasya K Sukla Uttara-phalguni
29 Sep 2008 Mo Pratipat G Brahma Hasta
30 Sep 2008 Tu Dvitiya G Indra Citra
1 Oct 2008 We Tritiya G Vaidhriti Swati
2 Oct 2008 Th Caturthi G Viskumba Visakha
3 Oct 2008 Fr Pancami G Priti Anuradha
4 Oct 2008 Sa Pancami G Ayusmana Jyestha
5 Oct 2008 Su Sasti G Saubhagya Jyestha
6 Oct 2008 Mo Saptami G Sobana Mula
Durga Puja
7 Oct 2008 Tu Astami G Atiganda Purva-asadha
8 Oct 2008 We Navami G Sukarma Uttara-asadha
9 Oct 2008 Th Dasami G Dhriti Sravana
Ramacandra Vijayotsava
Sri Madhvacarya -- Appearance
10 Oct 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Sula Dhanista *
Fasting for Pasankusa Ekadasi
11 Oct 2008 Sa Dvadasi G Ganda Satabhisa
Break fast 05:55 - 09:45 (Daylight saving not considered).
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami -- Disappearance
Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami -- Disappearance
12 Oct 2008 Su Trayodasi G Vriddhi Purva-bhadra
13 Oct 2008 Mo Caturdasi G Dhruva Uttara-bhadra
14 Oct 2008 Tu Purnima G Vyagata Revati
Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra
Sri Murari Gupta -- Disappearance
Laksmi Puja
Fourth month of Caturmasya begins.
(urad dal fast for one month)
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Damodara Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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15 Oct 2008 We Pratipat K Vajra Asvini
16 Oct 2008 Th Dvitiya K Siddhi Bharani
----------------- Tula Sankranti (Sun enters Libra) -----------------
17 Oct 2008 Fr Caturthi K Vyatipata Krittika
18 Oct 2008 Sa Pancami K Variyana Rohini
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
19 Oct 2008 Su Sasti K Parigha Ardra
20 Oct 2008 Mo Saptami K Siva Punarvasu
21 Oct 2008 Tu Astami K Sadhya Pusyami
Appearance of Radha Kunda, Snana Dana
Bahulastami
22 Oct 2008 We Navami K Subha Aslesa
Virabhadra -- Appearance
23 Oct 2008 Th Dasami K Sukla Magha
24 Oct 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Brahma Purva-phalguni *
Fasting for Rama Ekadasi
25 Oct 2008 Sa Dvadasi K Indra Uttara-phalguni
Break fast 06:07 - 09:47 (Daylight saving not considered).
26 Oct 2008 Su Trayodasi K Vaidhriti Hasta
27 Oct 2008 Mo Caturdasi K Viskumba Citra
28 Oct 2008 Tu Amavasya K Priti Swati
Dipa dana, Dipavali (Kali Puja)
29 Oct 2008 We Pratipat G Ayusmana Swati
Govardhana Puja, Go Puja, Go Krida
(Worship of Govardhana Hill)
Bali Daityaraja Puja
Sri Rasikananda -- Appearance
30 Oct 2008 Th Dvitiya G Saubhagya Visakha
Sri Vasudeva Ghosh -- Disappearance
31 Oct 2008 Fr Tritiya G Sobana Anuradha
1 Nov 2008 Sa Caturthi G Atiganda Jyestha *
Srila Prabhupada -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
2 Nov 2008 Su Pancami G Sukarma Mula
3 Nov 2008 Mo Sasti G Dhriti Purva-asadha
4 Nov 2008 Tu Saptami G Sula Uttara-asadha
5 Nov 2008 We Saptami G Ganda Sravana
6 Nov 2008 Th Astami G Vriddhi Dhanista
Gopastami, Gosthastami
Sri Gadadhara Dasa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Dhananjaya Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Srinivasa Acarya -- Disappearance
7 Nov 2008 Fr Navami G Dhruva Satabhisa
Jagaddhatri Puja
8 Nov 2008 Sa Dasami G Vyagata Purva-bhadra
9 Nov 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Harsana Uttara-bhadra *
Fasting for Utthana Ekadasi
Srila Gaura Kisora Dasa Babaji -- Disappearance
(fast till noon, feast tomorrow)
Bhisma Pancaka
10 Nov 2008 Mo Dvadasi G Vajra Revati
Break fast 06:21 - 07:11 (Daylight saving not considered).
11 Nov 2008 Tu Caturdasi G Siddhi Asvini
Sri Bhugarbha Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Kasisvara Pandita -- Disappearance
12 Nov 2008 We Purnima G Vyatipata Bharani
Sri Krsna Rasayatra
Tulasi-Saligrama Vivaha (marriage)
Sri Nimbarkacarya -- Appearance
Caturmasya ends.
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Kesava Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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13 Nov 2008 Th Pratipat K Variyana Krittika
Katyayani Vrata begins
14 Nov 2008 Fr Dvitiya K Siva Rohini
15 Nov 2008 Sa Tritiya K Siddha Mrigasira
----------------- Vrscika Sankranti (Sun enters Scorpio) -----------------
16 Nov 2008 Su Caturthi K Sadhya Ardra
17 Nov 2008 Mo Sasti K Subha Punarvasu
18 Nov 2008 Tu Saptami K Sukla Pusyami
19 Nov 2008 We Astami K Indra Magha
20 Nov 2008 Th Navami K Vaidhriti Purva-phalguni
21 Nov 2008 Fr Dasami K Viskumba Purva-phalguni
22 Nov 2008 Sa Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Priti Uttara-phalguni *
Fasting for Utpanna Ekadasi
Sri Narahari Sarakara Thakura -- Disappearance
23 Nov 2008 Su Dvadasi K Ayusmana Hasta
Break fast 08:15 - 09:57 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Kaliya Krsnadasa -- Disappearance
24 Nov 2008 Mo Trayodasi K Saubhagya Citra
Sri Saranga Thakura -- Disappearance
25 Nov 2008 Tu Caturdasi K Sobana Swati
26 Nov 2008 We Caturdasi K Atiganda Visakha
27 Nov 2008 Th Amavasya K Sukarma Anuradha
28 Nov 2008 Fr Pratipat G Dhriti Jyestha
29 Nov 2008 Sa Dvitiya G Sula Mula
30 Nov 2008 Su Tritiya G Ganda Purva-asadha
1 Dec 2008 Mo Caturthi G Vriddhi Uttara-asadha
2 Dec 2008 Tu Pancami G Dhruva Uttara-asadha
3 Dec 2008 We Sasti G Dhruva Sravana
Odana Sasthi
4 Dec 2008 Th Saptami G Vyagata Dhanista
5 Dec 2008 Fr Astami G Harsana Satabhisa
6 Dec 2008 Sa Navami G Siddhi Purva-bhadra
7 Dec 2008 Su Dasami G Vyatipata Uttara-bhadra
8 Dec 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Variyana Revati *
Fasting for Moksada Ekadasi
Advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
9 Dec 2008 Tu Dvadasi G Parigha Asvini
Break fast 06:47 - 10:06 (Daylight saving not considered).
10 Dec 2008 We Trayodasi G Siva Bharani
11 Dec 2008 Th Caturdasi G Siddha Rohini
12 Dec 2008 Fr Purnima G Sadhya Mrigasira
Katyayani Vrata ends
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Narayana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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13 Dec 2008 Sa Dvitiya K Sukla Ardra
14 Dec 2008 Su Tritiya K Brahma Punarvasu
15 Dec 2008 Mo Caturthi K Indra Pusyami *
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
----------------- Dhanus Sankranti (Sun enters Sagittarius) -----------------
16 Dec 2008 Tu Pancami K Vaidhriti Aslesa
17 Dec 2008 We Sasti K Viskumba Magha
18 Dec 2008 Th Saptami K Priti Purva-phalguni
19 Dec 2008 Fr Astami K Saubhagya Uttara-phalguni
20 Dec 2008 Sa Navami K Sobana Hasta
21 Dec 2008 Su Dasami K Atiganda Citra
22 Dec 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Sukarma Swati *
Fasting for Saphala Ekadasi
Sri Devananda Pandita -- Disappearance
23 Dec 2008 Tu Dvadasi K Dhriti Visakha
Break fast 06:56 - 10:13 (Daylight saving not considered).
24 Dec 2008 We Trayodasi K Sula Anuradha
Sri Mahesa Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura -- Disappearance
25 Dec 2008 Th Caturdasi K Sula Jyestha
26 Dec 2008 Fr Amavasya K Ganda Mula
27 Dec 2008 Sa Pratipat G Vriddhi Purva-asadha
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
28 Dec 2008 Su Pratipat G Dhruva Purva-asadha
29 Dec 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Vyagata Uttara-asadha
30 Dec 2008 Tu Tritiya G Harsana Sravana
Srila Jiva Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Disappearance
31 Dec 2008 We Caturthi G Vajra Dhanista
1 Jan 2009 Th Pancami G Siddhi Satabhisa
2 Jan 2009 Fr Sasti G Vyatipata Purva-bhadra
3 Jan 2009 Sa Saptami G Variyana Uttara-bhadra
4 Jan 2009 Su Astami G Parigha Revati
5 Jan 2009 Mo Navami G Siddha Asvini
6 Jan 2009 Tu Dasami G Sadhya Bharani
7 Jan 2009 We Ekadasi (Trisprsa Mahadvadasi) G Subha Krittika *
Fasting for Putrada Ekadasi
8 Jan 2009 Th Trayodasi G Sukla Rohini
Break fast 06:59 - 10:20 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Appearance
9 Jan 2009 Fr Caturdasi G Brahma Mrigasira
10 Jan 2009 Sa Purnima G Indra Ardra
Sri Krsna Pusya Abhiseka
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Madhava Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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11 Jan 2009 Su Pratipat K Viskumba Pusyami
12 Jan 2009 Mo Dvitiya K Priti Aslesa
13 Jan 2009 Tu Tritiya K Ayusmana Magha
----------------- Makara Sankranti (Sun enters Capricorn) -----------------
Ganga Sagara Mela
14 Jan 2009 We Caturthi K Saubhagya Purva-phalguni
15 Jan 2009 Th Sasti K Sobana Uttara-phalguni
Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja -- Disappearance
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami -- Appearance
Sri Jayadeva Gosvami -- Disappearance
16 Jan 2009 Fr Saptami K Atiganda Hasta
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
17 Jan 2009 Sa Astami K Sukarma Citra
18 Jan 2009 Su Astami K Dhriti Swati
19 Jan 2009 Mo Navami K Sula Visakha
20 Jan 2009 Tu Dasami K Ganda Anuradha
21 Jan 2009 We Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Vriddhi Anuradha *
Fasting for Sat-tila Ekadasi
22 Jan 2009 Th Dvadasi K Dhruva Jyestha
Break fast 06:56 - 10:22 (Daylight saving not considered).
23 Jan 2009 Fr Trayodasi K Vyagata Mula
24 Jan 2009 Sa Caturdasi K Harsana Purva-asadha
25 Jan 2009 Su Amavasya K Vajra Uttara-asadha
26 Jan 2009 Mo Pratipat G Siddhi Sravana
27 Jan 2009 Tu Dvitiya G Vyatipata Dhanista
28 Jan 2009 We Tritiya G Variyana Satabhisa
29 Jan 2009 Th Caturthi G Parigha Purva-bhadra
30 Jan 2009 Fr Pancami G Siva Uttara-bhadra
Vasanta Pancami
Srimati Visnupriya Devi -- Appearance
Sarasvati Puja
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura -- Disappearance
Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi -- Appearance
Sri Raghunandana Thakura -- Appearance
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami -- Appearance
31 Jan 2009 Sa Sasti G Siddha Revati
1 Feb 2009 Su Saptami G Sadhya Asvini *
Sri Advaita Acarya -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
2 Feb 2009 Mo Astami G Subha Bharani
Bhismastami
3 Feb 2009 Tu Navami G Brahma Krittika
Sri Madhvacarya -- Disappearance
4 Feb 2009 We Dasami G Indra Rohini
Sri Ramanujacarya -- Disappearance
5 Feb 2009 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Vaidhriti Mrigasira *
Fasting for Bhaimi Ekadasi
6 Feb 2009 Fr Dvadasi G Viskumba Ardra
Break fast 06:46 - 10:20 (Daylight saving not considered).
Varaha Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Varahadeva
(fast till noon on the Ekadasi, feast today)
7 Feb 2009 Sa Trayodasi G Priti Punarvasu *
Nityananda Trayodasi: Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu
(fast till noon)
8 Feb 2009 Su Caturdasi G Ayusmana Pusyami
9 Feb 2009 Mo Purnima G Sobana Aslesa
Sri Krsna Madhura Utsava
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version 1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Govinda Masa , Gaurabda 522
Los Angeles CA, USA (118W12 34N00, Time zone = -8.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA NAKSATRA FAST
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10 Feb 2009 Tu Dvitiya K Atiganda Magha
11 Feb 2009 We Tritiya K Sukarma Purva-phalguni
12 Feb 2009 Th Caturthi K Dhriti Uttara-phalguni
----------------- Kumbha Sankranti (Sun enters Aquarius) -----------------
13 Feb 2009 Fr Pancami K Sula Hasta *
Sri Purusottama Das Thakura -- Disappearance
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
Srila Gour Govinda Swami -- Disappearance
14 Feb 2009 Sa Sasti K Ganda Citra
15 Feb 2009 Su Saptami K Vriddhi Swati
16 Feb 2009 Mo Astami K Dhruva Visakha
17 Feb 2009 Tu Navami K Vyagata Anuradha
18 Feb 2009 We Dasami K Harsana Jyestha
19 Feb 2009 Th Dasami K Vajra Mula
20 Feb 2009 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddhi Purva-asadha *
Fasting for Vijaya Ekadasi
21 Feb 2009 Sa Dvadasi K Vyatipata Uttara-asadha
Break fast 06:31 - 10:15 (Daylight saving not considered).
Sri Isvara Puri -- Disappearance
22 Feb 2009 Su Trayodasi K Variyana Sravana
23 Feb 2009 Mo Caturdasi K Parigha Dhanista
Siva Ratri
24 Feb 2009 Tu Amavasya K Siva Satabhisa
25 Feb 2009 We Pratipat G Siddha Satabhisa
Srila Jagannatha Dasa Babaji -- Disappearance
Sri Rasikananda -- Disappearance
26 Feb 2009 Th Dvitiya G Sadhya Purva-bhadra
27 Feb 2009 Fr Tritiya G Subha Uttara-bhadra
28 Feb 2009 Sa Caturthi G Sukla Revati
Sri Purusottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
1 Mar 2009 Su Pancami G Brahma Asvini
2 Mar 2009 Mo Sasti G Indra Bharani
3 Mar 2009 Tu Saptami G Vaidhriti Krittika
4 Mar 2009 We Astami G Priti Mrigasira
5 Mar 2009 Th Navami G Ayusmana Ardra
6 Mar 2009 Fr Dasami G Saubhagya Punarvasu
7 Mar 2009 Sa Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) G Sobana Pusyami *
Fasting for Amalaki Vrata Ekadasi
Sri Madhavendra Puri -- Disappearance
8 Mar 2009 Su Trayodasi G Atiganda Aslesa
Break fast 06:12 - 10:07 (Daylight saving not considered).
9 Mar 2009 Mo Caturdasi G Sukarma Magha
10 Mar 2009 Tu Purnima G Dhriti Purva-phalguni *
Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu -- Appearance
*** Gaura Purnima ***
(fast till moonrise)
(Festival of Jagannatha Misra observed on following day)