ISKCON Calendar 2034
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
November 2034
Vikram Samvat 2091 (Prabhava)
Kartika – Margashirsha
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
ISKCON Calendar 2034 - festivals and vrats through the year
The ISKCON Calendar lists 44 dates in 2034, opening with Pausha Putrada Ekadashi on 1 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 21 December. Of these, 26 are vrats (fasting observances). September is the fullest month with 6 dates. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2090 – 2091. 2034 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2034 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 1 Jan | Sun |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jan | Mon | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
February 2034 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Feb | Tue | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
March 2034 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Sat |
Holika Dahan The bonfire on the eve of Holi marking the burning of Holika and the triumph of devotion. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Mar | Sun |
Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga The festival of colours celebrating spring, love and the victory of good over evil; the day of colours is Dhuleti in Gujarat and the Shimga festival in Maharashtra and the Konkan. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Mar | Thu | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Mar | Tue |
Rama Navami The birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with recitation of the Ramayana and temple processions. |
Shukla Navami |
| 30 Mar | Thu | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
April 2034 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Sat | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Apr | Fri |
Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) An auspicious day for new beginnings and buying gold; whatever is begun is believed to prosper. In Rajasthan this Akha Teej is a major wedding day, and Sindhis keep it as Akhand Teej. |
Shukla Tritiya |
| 29 Apr | Sat | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
May 2034 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Mon |
Narasimha Jayanti Vishnu's man-lion avatar Narasimha appeared at dusk on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi to save Prahlada; devotees fast and worship at twilight. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 May | Sun | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 May | Sun | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
June 2034 Jyeshtha – Ashadha – Ashadha (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun | Fri |
Snana Yatra On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is given a grand ceremonial bath before retiring into seclusion ahead of Rath Yatra. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Jun | Mon | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 27 Jun | Tue | Padmini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
July 2034 Ashadha (Adhik) – Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | Wed | Parama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 17 Jul | Mon |
Jagannath Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 25 Jul | Tue |
Ulto Rath Yatra The return chariot festival (Bahuda Yatra), when Lord Jagannath journeys back to his temple. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 27 Jul | Thu | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
August 2034 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Thu | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Aug | Fri |
Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 Aug | Fri | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
September 2034 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Tue |
Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, marked with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi. |
Krishna Saptami |
| 6 Sep | Wed |
Nandotsav The day after Janmashtami, celebrating Nanda Maharaj's joy at the birth of baby Krishna with sweets and revelry. |
Krishna Navami |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 18 Sep | Mon |
Balarama Jayanti The appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna's elder brother and bearer of the plough, on Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 21 Sep | Thu |
Radhashtami The birth of Radha, Krishna's beloved, celebrated with worship and fasting fifteen days after Janmashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 24 Sep | Sun | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
October 2034 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct | Sun | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Oct | Mon | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
November 2034 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov | Mon | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 11 Nov | Sat |
Govardhan Puja / Annakut Krishna lifting Govardhan hill is remembered with mountains of food offered to the deity. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Nov | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 23 Nov | Thu |
Tulsi Vivah The ceremonial marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) on Kartik Dwadashi, the day after Prabodhini Ekadashi, which opens the Hindu wedding season. |
Shukla Dwadashi |
| 25 Nov | Sat |
Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali Gods are said to descend to earth — ghats and temples are lit with rows of lamps; in Gujarat it is Dev Diwali and the Vautha fair is held, while in Rajasthan the Pushkar Camel Fair, the Kapil Muni Fair at Kolayat and the Chandrabhaga Fair at Jhalrapatan all culminate on this full moon. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
December 2034 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | Wed | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Dec | Thu | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Dec | Thu | Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Dec | Thu |
Vaikunta Ekadashi The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Dashami |
What the sky brings in 2034
Beyond the dates the ISKCON Calendar lists, 2034 brings 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashadha, running from 17 June 2034 to 15 July 2034. Vaikunta Ekadashi falls on 1 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2033 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2034
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 3:47 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chaitra Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 4 Apr 12:35 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 12 Sep 9:48 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 28 Sep 8:16 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashwina Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2034
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Meena |
| 13 Jul 4:30 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Simha on 5 September 2034, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the ISKCON Calendar 2034
How many festivals and vrats does the ISKCON Calendar list in 2034?
The ISKCON Calendar lists 44 dates in 2034, of which 26 are vrats. The first is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi on Sunday, 1 January 2034, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Thursday, 21 December 2034.
What are the main festival dates in the ISKCON Calendar for 2034?
The first major observances of 2034 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Sunday, 1 January 2034
- Holika Dahan - Saturday, 4 March 2034
- Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga - Sunday, 5 March 2034
- Rama Navami - Tuesday, 28 March 2034
- Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) - Friday, 21 April 2034
- Narasimha Jayanti - Monday, 1 May 2034
Which month of 2034 has the most observances in the ISKCON Calendar?
September 2034 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Krishna Janmashtami, Nandotsav, Aja Ekadashi, Balarama Jayanti, Radhashtami, Parsva Ekadashi.
Which traditional year does 2034 correspond to in the ISKCON Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2034 spans Vikram Samvat 2090 – 2091. 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 2034?
Yes. 2034 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2034 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2034?
2034 has 4 eclipses:
- 20 March 2034 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 4 April 2034 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 12 September 2034 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 September 2034 - Partial 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 2034?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2034:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Meena on 28 March 2034
- Shani (Saturn) enters Karka on 13 July 2034
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 2034?
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 ISKCON Calendar opens on the current month.
About the ISKCON Calendar
The ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava calendar highlights Ekadashi fasting days, Krishna and Vaishnava festivals month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
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.
