September unfolds as a tapestry of vibrant celebrations and profound observances in the Hindu calendar.
This month marks the onset of autumn and is adorned with festivals that reflect the rich cultural heritage and spiritual essence of Hinduism. Let's embark on a journey through some of the significant Hindu festivals and observances that grace September 2024.
Festivals in September 2024
| Festival Name | Date / Day | Tithi |
| Paryushana Parvarambha | September 1, 2024, Sunday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Masik Shivaratri | September 1, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Somavati Amavasya | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Pithori Amavasya | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Pola | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Vrishabhotsava | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Darsha Amavasya | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Anvadhan | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Bhadrapada Amavasya | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya
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| Daiva Savarni Manvadi | September 2, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
|
| Ishti | September 3, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya
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| Chandra Darshana | September 4, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Pratipada
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| Samaveda Upakarma |
September 5, 2024, Thursday
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| Teachers' Day | September 5, 2024, Thursday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Varaha Jayanti | September 6, 2024, Friday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya
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| Hartalika Teej | September 6, 2024, Friday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya
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| Gowri Habba | September 6, 2024, Friday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya
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| Rudra Savarni Manvadi | September 6, 2024, Friday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya
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| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 7, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 7, 2024, Saturday |
Chingam, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Vinayaka Chaturthi | September 7, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Rishi Panchami | September 8, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Panchami
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| Samvatsari Parva | September 8, 2024, Sunday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Skanda Sashti | September 9, 2024, Monday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Shashthi
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| Lalita Saptami | September 10, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Saptami
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| Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana |
September 10, 2024, Tuesday
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| Radha Ashtami | September 11, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami
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| Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins | September 11, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami
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| Durva Ashtami | September 11, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami
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| Jyeshtha Gauri Puja |
September 11, 2024, Wednesday
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| Masik Durgashtami | September 11, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami
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| Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana |
September 12, 2024, Thursday
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| Hindi Diwas | September 14, 2024, Saturday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Parsva Ekadashi | September 14, 2024, Saturday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Vamana Jayanti | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Dwadashi
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| Onam | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Sun in Simha & Shravana Nakshatra
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| Visvesvaraya Jayanti | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti |
September 15, 2024, Sunday
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| Engineer's Day | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Kalki Dwadashi | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Dwadashi
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| Pradosh Vrat | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Trayodashi
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| Vishwakarma Puja | September 16, 2024, Monday |
on Kanya Sankranti day
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| Kanya Sankranti | September 16, 2024, Monday |
Simha to Kanya transit of Sun
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| Ganesh Visarjan | September 17, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Anant Chaturdashi | September 17, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Purnima Shraddha | September 17, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima
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| Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | September 17, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima
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| Anvadhan | September 17, 2024, Tuesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Pitrupaksha Begins | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada
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| Pratipada Shraddha | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada
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| Chandra Grahan *Anshika | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
occurs during Purnima
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| Bhadrapada Purnima | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima
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| Ishti | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima
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| Dwitiya Shraddha | September 19, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Krishna Dwitiya
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| Ashwina Begins *North | September 19, 2024, Thursday |
Kartika, Krishna Pratipada
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| Tritiya Shraddha | September 20, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Krishna Tritiya
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| Chaturthi Shraddha | September 21, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Maha Bharani | September 21, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Bharani Nakshatra
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| Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | September 21, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Panchami Shraddha | September 22, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Krishna Panchami
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| Masik Karthigai | September 22, 2024, Sunday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Autumnal Equinox | September 22, 2024, Sunday |
Astronomy Event
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| Shashthi Shraddha | September 23, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Shashthi
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| Saptami Shraddha | September 23, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Saptami
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| Rohini Vrat | September 23, 2024, Monday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Ashtami Shraddha | September 24, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
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| Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends | September 24, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
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| Kalashtami | September 24, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
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| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | September 24, 2024, Tuesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
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| Navami Shraddha | September 25, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Navami
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| Jivitputrika Vrat | September 25, 2024, Wednesday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami
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| Dashami Shraddha | September 26, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Krishna Dashami
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| Ekadashi Shraddha | September 27, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi
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| Indira Ekadashi | September 28, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi
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| Dwadashi Shraddha | September 29, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Krishna Dwadashi
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| Magha Shraddha | September 29, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Magha Nakshatra
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| Pradosh Vrat | September 29, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Trayodashi Shraddha | September 30, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Masik Shivaratri | September 30, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Kali Yuga | September 30, 2024, Monday |
Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi
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Conclusion
September 2024 unveils a kaleidoscope of Hindu festivals and significant days, each imbued with profound symbolism and spiritual significance.
From bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Visarjan to honoring ancestors during Pitru Paksha and reveling in the divine fervor of Navaratri, these observances enrich the tapestry of Hindu culture and spirituality.
As we immerse ourselves in the festivities and rituals of September, may we find solace, joy, and spiritual elevation on our journey of self-discovery and devotion.