September 2024 is a vibrant month in the Hindu calendar, brimming with significant festivals and fasts. Marking the transition from Bhadrapada to Ashwin, this month is filled with spiritual observances and cultural celebrations. Here’s a look at the key festivals and rituals set to take place.
Major Festivals September 2024
1st September 2024, Sunday
- Bhadrapad Krishna Chaturdashi: This day ushers in Paryushan Parva, an important Jain festival focused on forgiveness and spiritual growth.
- Masik Shivaratri: Devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
- Shri Krishna Chhath: Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this special day involves various rituals and prayers.
2nd September 2024, Monday
- Bhadrapada Amavasya: Known as ‘Pitru Tarpan,’ this no-moon day is reserved for performing rituals for ancestors.
4th September 2024, Wednesday
- Mercury Transit in Leo: An astrological event where Mercury changes its zodiac sign.
6th September 2024, Friday
- Varaha Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Hartalika Teej: Women observe fasts for marital bliss and pray to Goddess Parvati.
7th September 2024, Saturday
- Ganesh Chaturthi: A major festival honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion.
8th September 2024, Sunday
- Rishi Panchami: A day dedicated to fasting and honoring the ancient sages.
9th September 2024, Monday
- Skanda Sashti: A day devoted to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), observed with fasting and prayers.
10th September 2024, Tuesday
- Lalita Saptami: Honors Goddess Lalita, a form of Goddess Parvati.
- Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana: Welcomes Goddess Gauri, a form of Parvati, into homes.
11th September 2024, Wednesday
- Radha Ashtami: Celebrates the birth of Goddess Radha, beloved of Lord Krishna.
- Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins: A sixteen-day observance dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, focusing on wealth and prosperity.
12th September 2024, Thursday
- Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan: Marks the immersion of Goddess Gauri idols, concluding her stay in homes.
14th September 2024, Saturday
- Parivartini Ekadashi: A day of fasting and prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Mercury Combust in Leo: An astrological event where Mercury comes too close to the Sun.
15th September 2024, Sunday
- Shukla Dwadashi: Observed on the twelfth day of the waxing moon phase.
- Vamana Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Vamana, the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- Onam: A harvest festival primarily celebrated in Kerala, marking the return of King Mahabali.
- Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti: Marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari.
16th September 2024, Monday
- Vishwakarma Puja: Dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect.
- Kanya Sankranti: Marks the transition of the Sun into Virgo.
- Sun Transit in Virgo: Astrological event marking the Sun’s movement into Virgo.
17th September 2024, Tuesday
- Anant Chaturdashi: The final day of Ganesh Chaturthi, observed with the immersion of Ganesh idols.
- Purnima Shraddha: Rituals for honoring departed ancestors.
- Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat: A fast observed on the full moon day of the Bhadrapada month.
18th September 2024, Wednesday
- Pitrupaksha Start: Begins a fifteen-day period dedicated to rituals for ancestors.
- Pratipada Shraddha: Rituals for the peace of departed souls.
- Lunar Eclipse (Partial): A partial lunar eclipse visible in some regions.
- Venus Transit in Libra: Astrological event as Venus moves into Libra.
19th September 2024, Thursday
- Ashwin Month Begins: Marks the start of the Ashwin month in the Hindu calendar.
21st September 2024, Saturday
- Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi: A day dedicated to Lord Ganesha with fasting and prayers.
23rd September 2024, Monday
- Mercury Transit in Virgo: Another astrological event as Mercury moves into Virgo.
24th September 2024, Tuesday
- Kalashtami: A day dedicated to Lord Bhairava, observed with fasting and prayers.
- Masik Kalashtami: A monthly observance for Lord Bhairava.
25th September 2024, Wednesday
- Ashwin Krishna Navami: The ninth day of the waning moon in Ashwin month.
- Navami Shraddha: Rituals for ancestors who passed away on Navami Tithi.
- Jivitputrika Vrat: A fast for the well-being of children.
27th September 2024, Friday
- Ashwin Krishna Ekadashi: The eleventh day of the waning moon in Ashwin month.
- Ekadashi Shraddha: Rituals for ancestors who passed away on Ekadashi Tithi.
28th September 2024, Saturday
- Indira Ekadashi: A special Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed with fasting and prayers.
29th September 2024, Sunday
- Ashwin Krishna Dwadashi: The twelfth day of the waning moon in Ashwin month.
- Dwadashi Shraddha: Rituals for ancestors who passed away on Dwadashi Tithi.
- Magha Shraddha: A specific ritual for ancestors during the Magha month.
- Pradosh Vrat: A fast for Lord Shiva observed during twilight.
30th September 2024, Monday
- Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi: The thirteenth day of the waning moon in Ashwin month.
- Trayodashi Shraddha: Rituals for ancestors who passed away on Trayodashi Tithi.
- Masik Shivaratri: A monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, marked by fasting and prayers.
- Kaliyuga: Reference to the current age in Hindu cosmology.
September 2024 is a month filled with rich cultural and spiritual significance, offering numerous opportunities for devotion and celebration.
