Vrat & Upavas Calendar
Fasting dates, vidhi, katha and what to eat.
Amavasya
Amavasya, the new moon day, is dedicated to ancestors. Tarpan, charity and a holy bath on this day…
Next: 7 Jan 2027
Ekadashi Vrat
A fast observed twice a month on the eleventh lunar day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Next: 5 Nov 2026
Guruvar (Brihaspati) Vrat
The Thursday fast for Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati is kept for wisdom, wealth, marriage and a strong…
Mangalvar Vrat
The Tuesday fast for Lord Hanuman is kept for courage, health, freedom from debt and to reduce the…
Masik Shivratri
Masik Shivratri falls on Krishna Chaturdashi every month. Fasting and night worship of Lord Shiva b…
Pradosh Vrat
A fast on the thirteenth lunar day, with worship at dusk (pradosh kaal).
Next: 7 Nov 2026
Purnima Vrat
The Purnima (full moon) fast is kept every month for peace, prosperity and the blessings of Lord Vi…
Next: 24 Nov 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi
A monthly fast for Lord Ganesha, broken after moonrise.
Next: 27 Nov 2026
Santoshi Mata Vrat (Shukravar)
Kept on 16 Fridays, this fast for Santoshi Mata brings satisfaction, peace and wish fulfilment. Not…
Shanivar Vrat
The Saturday fast for Shani Dev is kept to reduce the effects of Sade Sati, Dhaiya and Shani dosh a…
Somvar Vrat
The Monday fast for Lord Shiva is kept for a good life partner, a happy family and fulfilment of wi…