Hindu Calendar - Panchangam 2008
The Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and any festivals or vrats, with the Vikram Samvat year and the lunar (Amanta) month.
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Hindu Calendar 2008 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Hindu Calendar lists 375 dates in 2008, opening with Saphala Ekadashi on 4 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 31 December. Of these, 236 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 44 dates. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2064 – 2065.
January 2008 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Fri | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 6 Jan | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Jan | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Jan | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Jan | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Jan | Mon | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Shashthi |
| 15 Jan | Tue | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Saptami |
| 16 Jan | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Jan | Wed | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 18 Jan | Fri | Samba Dashami | Shukla Dashami |
| 20 Jan | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jan | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Jan | Wed | Thaipusam | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 Jan | Fri | Sakat Chauth Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 30 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
February 2008 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 5 Feb | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Feb | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Feb | Thu | Mauni Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Feb | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Feb | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 12 Feb | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 13 Feb | Wed | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 13 Feb | Wed | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Feb | Sun | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 20 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Masi Magam | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Feb | Fri | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 28 Feb | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
March 2008 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Mar | Thu | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Mar | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Mar | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Mar | Mon | Khatu Shyam Falgun Mela | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Mar | Sat | Hola Mohalla | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Mar | Sat | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Mar | Wed | Rang Panchami | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Mar | Fri | Sheetala Saptami Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 30 Mar | Sun | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) | Krishna Ashtami |
April 2008 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Wed | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 4 Apr | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Apr | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Apr | Sun | Ghode Jatra | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Gangaur | Shukla Tritiya |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 9 Apr | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 10 Apr | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 11 Apr | Fri | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Basanti Puja | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Bisket Jatra | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Jur Sital (Maithili New Year) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Vaisakhi | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Vishu | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Navami |
| 16 Apr | Wed | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Apr | Thu | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Karaga | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Apr | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Apr | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
May 2008 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 3 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 May | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 7 May | Wed | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 8 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 May | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 May | Sun | Ganga Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 12 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 May | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 15 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Mon | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 May | Wed | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 May | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 May | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 31 May | Sat | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
June 2008 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Jun | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Vat Savitri Vrat Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Jun | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 8 Jun | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Sital Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Jun | Wed | Zyeth Atham (Kheer Bhawani Mela) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Jun | Fri | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 14 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Jun | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Jun | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Jun | Sun | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
July 2008 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Jul | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Jul | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 5 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Jul | Mon | Hera Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 8 Jul | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Jul | Wed | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Saptami |
| 10 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 12 Jul | Sat | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 13 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Jul | Sun | Gauri Vrat (Morakat) Begins Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Niladri Bije | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Jul | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Jul | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 30 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jul | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
August 2008 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Fri | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Aadi Perukku | Shukla Pratipada |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 3 Aug | Sun | Hariyali Teej (Chhoti Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 4 Aug | Mon | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Tritiya |
| 4 Aug | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 Aug | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Aug | Tue | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Gamha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Janai Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Manasa Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Aug | Tue | Kajari Teej (Badi / Satudi Teej) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 20 Aug | Wed | Bol Choth (Bahula Chauth) Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Aug | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 21 Aug | Thu | Randhan Chhath Vrat | Krishna Panchami |
| 22 Aug | Fri | Shitala Satam Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 23 Aug | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Aug | Sun | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Goga Navami (Gogaji) | Krishna Navami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Gopalkala (Dahi Handi) | Krishna Navami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 27 Aug | Wed | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 29 Aug | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
September 2008 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Tue | Gowri Habba | Shukla Tritiya |
| 2 Sep | Tue | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 2 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 3 Sep | Wed | Chaurchan (Chaturchandra) | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Nuakhai | Shukla Panchami |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Sep | Wed | Baba Ramdev Jayanti | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Sep | Fri | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 12 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Indra Jatra | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Vishwakarma Puja | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Sep | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Sep | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Sep | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 27 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
October 2008 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Oct | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 7 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Oct | Wed | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 9 Oct | Thu | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Oct | Thu | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Oct | Sat | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Oct | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Kumar Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Meerabai Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Karva Chauth Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Oct | Sat | Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Oct | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Kali Chaudas | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Kali Puja | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
November 2008 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 2 Nov | Sun | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Nov | Mon | Labh Pancham | Shukla Panchami |
| 3 Nov | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 4 Nov | Tue | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Nov | Tue | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Goshthashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Nov | Fri | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Nov | Sat | Kansa Vadh | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Nov | Sun | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Nov | Mon | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Nov | Mon | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Nov | Wed | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Sama Chakeva | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Nov | Sun | Kartik Puja | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 16 Nov | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 19 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
December 2008 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Dec | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 3 Dec | Wed | Vivah Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 4 Dec | Thu | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Dec | Thu | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 6 Dec | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Dec | Tue | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Datta Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Yomari Punhi | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Dec | Tue | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 19 Dec | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Dec | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 31 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
What happened in the sky in 2008
Beyond the dates the Hindu Calendar lists, 2008 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 23 January, 9 days earlier in the year than in 2007 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2008
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 9:25 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Magha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Feb 8:56 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Masi Magam | Phalguna Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 1 Aug 3:51 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Aadi Perukku | Shravana Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 17 Aug 2:40 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Bhadrapada Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2008
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 11:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Makara on 30 April 2008, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hindu Calendar 2008
How many festivals and vrats does the Hindu Calendar list in 2008?
The Hindu Calendar lists 375 dates in 2008, of which 236 are vrats. The first is Saphala Ekadashi on Friday, 4 January 2008, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Wednesday, 31 December 2008.
What are the main festival dates in the Hindu Calendar for 2008?
The first major observances of 2008 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 14 January 2008
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 15 January 2008
- Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, 16 January 2008
- Samba Dashami - Friday, 18 January 2008
- Thaipusam - Wednesday, 23 January 2008
- Vasant Panchami - Monday, 11 February 2008
Which month of 2008 has the most observances in the Hindu Calendar?
August 2008 is the fullest month with 44 dates, including Aadi Amavasai, Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Aadi Perukku, Ishti, Hariyali Teej (Chhoti Teej).
Which traditional year does 2008 correspond to in the Hindu Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2008 spans Vikram Samvat 2064 – 2065. 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.
Did 2008 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2008 had 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.
Were there any eclipses in 2008?
2008 had 4 eclipses:
- 7 February 2008 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 February 2008 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 1 August 2008 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 17 August 2008 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2008?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2008:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 9 December 2008
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.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 2008?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The Hindu Calendar - Panchangam opens on the current month.
About the Hindu Calendar - Panchangam
The Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and any festivals or vrats, with the Vikram Samvat year and the lunar (Amanta) month.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
