Dashavatara Calendar 2036
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 2036, from Matsya Jayanti on 30 March through Buddha Jayanti on 29 September. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2092 – 2093.
Dashavatara - Jayanti of the Ten Avatars
March 2036
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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.
April 2036
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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.
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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.
May 2036
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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).
July 2036
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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.
August 2036
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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 2036
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Vamana Jayanti
The dwarf-Brahmin avatar, the fifth incarnation, who reclaimed the three worlds from King Bali in three strides.
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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 2036
Beyond the dates the Dashavatara Calendar lists, 2036 brings 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Matsya Jayanti falls on 30 March, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2035 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2036
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
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| 12 Feb 3:41 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Phalguna Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 27 Feb 10:15 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chaitra Amavasya | Not visible |
| 23 Jul 4:00 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Aug 8:21 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Shravana Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 21 Aug 10:54 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Varaha Jayanti | Ashwina Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2036
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
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| 15 Apr 4:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 27 Aug 8:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Karka → Simha |
| 10 Sep 12:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
| 17 Nov 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Vrishabha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Karka on 24 March 2036, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Dashavatara Calendar 2036
How many festivals and vrats does the Dashavatara Calendar list in 2036?
The Dashavatara Calendar lists 11 dates in 2036. The first is Matsya Jayanti on Sunday, 30 March 2036, and the last is Buddha Jayanti on Monday, 29 September 2036.
What are the main festival dates in the Dashavatara Calendar for 2036?
The first major observances of 2036 are:
- Matsya Jayanti - Sunday, 30 March 2036
- Rama Navami - Saturday, 5 April 2036
- Parashurama Jayanti - Monday, 28 April 2036
- Narasimha Jayanti - Thursday, 8 May 2036
- Kurma Jayanti - Friday, 9 May 2036
- Kalki Jayanti - Monday, 28 July 2036
Which traditional year does 2036 correspond to in the Dashavatara Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2036 spans Vikram Samvat 2092 – 2093. 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 2036?
No. 2036 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 2036?
2036 has 5 eclipses:
- 12 February 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 27 February 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 23 July 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 August 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 21 August 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 2036?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2036:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 15 April 2036
- Shani (Saturn) enters Simha on 27 August 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Mithuna on 10 September 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 17 November 2036, moving retrograde
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 2036 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.
