Vrat & Fasting Dates
Each observance follows its own rule for which day it falls on. We apply those rules to precise sunrise, sunset, moonrise and midnight times.
Ekadashi एकादशी
Observed on the day Ekadashi tithi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule). When Ekadashi spans two sunrises, Vaishnava traditions usually fast on the second day.
Purnima पूर्णिमा
Listed on the day Purnima tithi prevails at sunrise. Purnima vrat is sometimes kept on the previous day when the full moon tithi covers moonrise.
Amavasya अमावस्या
Listed on the day Amavasya tithi prevails at sunrise. Rituals for ancestors (shraddha, tarpan) are done during Amavasya tithi.
Pradosh Vrat प्रदोष व्रत
Observed on the day Trayodashi tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal, the period around sunset.
Sankashti Chaturthi संकष्टी चतुर्थी
Observed on the day Krishna Paksha Chaturthi prevails at moonrise; the fast is broken after sighting the moon.
Vinayaka Chaturthi विनायक चतुर्थी
Observed on the day Shukla Paksha Chaturthi prevails at midday (Madhyahna), when Ganesha puja is performed.
Masik Shivaratri मासिक शिवरात्रि
Observed on the night Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi prevails at Nishita Kaal (around midnight).