Sacred Dates

The 11th lunar day of each paksha — 24 Ekadashis per year, each with its own name and significance. Sacred fasting day for Lord Vishnu devotees; complete year-by-year date list with sunrise-based observance times.

The 15th tithi of Shukla Paksha — Full Moon. 12 Purnimas per year, each marking a major festival (Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Sharad, Kartik, Buddha, Hanuman Jayanti). Auspicious for puja and dakshina.

The 15th tithi of Krishna Paksha — New Moon. 12 Amavasyas per year including the powerful Somvati (Monday), Shani (Saturday), Diwali, and Mauni variants. Sacred for ancestral rites (tarpan, shradh).

The 13th lunar day of each paksha — sacred to Lord Shiva. Pradosh Kaal is the twilight window (1.5 hours around sunset). Saturday Pradosh (Shani Pradosh) and Monday Pradosh (Soma Pradosh) carry special significance.

The 4th lunar day of each paksha — sacred to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Krishna Paksha) removes obstacles; Vinayaka Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha) invokes blessings. 24 Chaturthis per year with moonrise-timed puja.

Dates when the Moon transits through the 6 inauspicious Ganda Mool Nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Revati). Birth on these dates traditionally requires shanti puja; new ventures are postponed.