Dashavatara Calendar 2033
The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama - with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
The Dashavatara Calendar lists 11 dates in 2033, from Matsya Jayanti on 2 April through Buddha Jayanti on 3 October. August holds the most with 4 dates. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2089 – 2090.
Dashavatara - Jayanti of the Ten Avatars
April 2033
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Matsya Jayanti
The fish avatar - the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who saved the Vedas, the sages and Manu from the great deluge at the close of the previous age.
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Rama Navami
The birth of Lord Rama, prince of Ayodhya and the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, whose life and ideals are recounted in the Ramayana.
May 2033
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Parashurama Jayanti
The warrior-sage avatar bearing the axe (parashu), the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni and Renuka. Observed on Akshaya Tritiya.
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Narasimha Jayanti
The man-lion avatar, the fourth incarnation, who emerged from a pillar at dusk to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada.
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Kurma Jayanti
The tortoise avatar, the second incarnation, who bore Mount Mandara upon his back during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).
August 2033
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Kalki Jayanti
The tenth and final incarnation, prophesied to appear at the end of Kali Yuga riding a white horse to vanquish evil and restore dharma.
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Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna at Mathura, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, observed with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
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Varaha Jayanti
The boar avatar, the third incarnation, who lifted the Earth (Bhudevi) out of the cosmic ocean after the demon Hiranyaksha had dragged it down.
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Balarama Jayanti
The appearance of Balarama, elder brother of Krishna and bearer of the plough and mace, revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
September 2033
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Vamana Jayanti
The dwarf-Brahmin avatar, the fifth incarnation, who reclaimed the three worlds from King Bali in three strides.
October 2033
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Buddha Jayanti
Gautama Buddha, revered as the ninth incarnation of Vishnu, who showed the path of truth, compassion, non-violence and supreme peace.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2033
Beyond the dates the Dashavatara Calendar lists, 2033 brings 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Matsya Jayanti falls on 2 April, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2032 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2033
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
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| 30 Mar 11:31 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Matsya Jayanti | Vaishakha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 15 Apr 12:42 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 23 Sep 7:23 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Kartika Amavasya | Not visible |
| 8 Oct 4:25 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashwina Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2033
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
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| 18 Mar 2:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Kanya on 16 February 2033, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Dashavatara Calendar 2033
How many festivals and vrats does the Dashavatara Calendar list in 2033?
The Dashavatara Calendar lists 11 dates in 2033. The first is Matsya Jayanti on Saturday, 2 April 2033, and the last is Buddha Jayanti on Monday, 3 October 2033.
What are the main festival dates in the Dashavatara Calendar for 2033?
The first major observances of 2033 are:
- Matsya Jayanti - Saturday, 2 April 2033
- Rama Navami - Thursday, 7 April 2033
- Parashurama Jayanti - Sunday, 1 May 2033
- Narasimha Jayanti - Thursday, 12 May 2033
- Kurma Jayanti - Friday, 13 May 2033
- Kalki Jayanti - Monday, 1 August 2033
Which month of 2033 has the most observances in the Dashavatara Calendar?
August 2033 is the fullest month with 4 dates, including Kalki Jayanti, Krishna Janmashtami, Varaha Jayanti, Balarama Jayanti.
Which traditional year does 2033 correspond to in the Dashavatara Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2033 spans Vikram Samvat 2089 – 2090. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2033?
No. 2033 has twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Will there be any eclipses in 2033?
2033 has 4 eclipses:
- 30 March 2033 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 April 2033 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 23 September 2033 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 8 October 2033 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2033?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2033:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kumbha on 18 March 2033
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2033 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Dashavatara Calendar
The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama - with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
