This document provides a Hindu calendar for the month of Madhusudana Masa in the year Gaurabda 522 (2008 CE) for Houston, Texas. It lists important dates including tithis (lunar days), paksha (lunar fortnight), nakshatras (lunar mansions), yoga, and fasting days. It also notes appearances and disappearances of Vaisnava acharyas and festivals occurring during the month.

1. cal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Visnu Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
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22 Mar 2008 Sa Pratipat K Vriddhi
Hasta
23 Mar 2008 Su Dvitiya K Dhruva
Citra
24 Mar 2008 Mo Tritiya K Vyagata
Swati
25 Mar 2008 Tu Caturthi K Harsana
Visakha
26 Mar 2008 We Pancami K Vajra
Anuradha
27 Mar 2008 Th Sasti K Siddhi
Jyestha
28
Mar 2008 Fr Saptami K Vyatipata J
yestha
29 Mar 2008 Sa Astami K Variyana
Mula
Sri Srivasa Pandita -- Appearance
30 Mar 2008 Su Navami K Parigha
Purva-asadha
31 Mar 2008 Mo Dasami K Siva
Uttara-asadha
1 Apr 2008 Tu Dasami K Siddha
Sravana
2 Apr 2008 We Ekadasi (Trisprsa Mahadvadasi) K Sadhya
Dhanista *
Fasting for Papamocani Ekadasi
3 Apr 2008 Th Trayodasi K Subha
Satabhisa
Break fast 06:08 - 10:19 (Daylight saving
not considered).

2. Sri Govinda Ghosh -- Disappearance
4 Apr 2008 Fr Caturdasi K Sukla
Purva-bhadra
5 Apr 2008 Sa Amavasya K Indra
Uttara-bhadra
6
Apr 2008 Su Pratipat G Vaidhriti R
evati
7 Apr 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Viskumba
Asvini
8 Apr 2008 Tu Tritiya G Priti
Krittika
9 Apr 2008 We Caturthi G Ayusmana
Rohini
10 Apr 2008 Th Sasti G Sobana
Mrigasira
Sri Ramanujacarya -- Appearance
11 Apr 2008 Fr Saptami G Atiganda
Ardra
12 Apr 2008 Sa Astami G Sukarma
Punarvasu
13 Apr 2008 Su Navami G Dhriti
Pusyami *
Rama Navami: Appearance of Lord Sri
Ramacandra
(fast till sunset)
----------------- Mesa Sankranti (Sun enters Aries)
-----------------
Beginning of Salagrama and Tulasi Jala Dana
14 Apr 2008 Mo Dasami G Sula
Aslesa
15 Apr 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Ganda
Magha *
Fasting for Kamada Ekadasi
16 Apr 2008 We Dvadasi G Vriddhi
Purva-phalguni
Break fast 05:53 - 10:12 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Damanakaropana Dvadasi
17 Apr 2008 Th Trayodasi G Dhruva
Uttara-phalguni
18 Apr 2008 Fr Caturdasi G Vyagata
Hasta

3. 19 Apr 2008 Sa Purnima G Harsana
Citra
Sri Balarama Rasayatra
Sri Krsna Vasanta Rasa
Sri Vamsivadana Thakura -- Appearance
Sri Syamananda Prabhu -- Appearance
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Madhusudana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
20 Apr 2008 Su Pratipat K Vajra
Swati
21 Apr 2008 Mo Pratipat K Siddhi
Swati
22
Apr 2008 Tu Dvitiya K Vyatipata V
isakha
23 Apr 2008 We Tritiya K Variyana
Anuradha
24 Apr 2008 Th Caturthi K Parigha
Jyestha
25 Apr 2008 Fr Pancami K Siva
Mula
26 Apr 2008 Sa Sasti K Siddha
Purva-asadha
27 Apr 2008 Su Saptami K Sadhya
Uttara-asadha
Sri Abhirama Thakura -- Disappearance
28 Apr 2008 Mo Astami K Subha
Sravana
29 Apr 2008 Tu Navami K Sukla
Dhanista
30 Apr 2008 We Dasami K Brahma

4. Satabhisa
Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura --
Disappearance
1 May 2008 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Indra
Purva-bhadra *
Fasting for Varuthini Ekadasi
2
May 2008 Fr Dvadasi K Vaidhriti U
ttara-bhadra
Break fast 05:38 - 10:05 (Daylight saving
not considered).
3 May 2008 Sa Trayodasi K Viskumba
Revati
4 May 2008 Su Caturdasi K Priti
Asvini
5
May 2008 Mo Amavasya K Saubhagya B
harani
Sri Gadadhara Pandita -- Appearance
6 May 2008 Tu Dvitiya G Sobana
Krittika
7 May 2008 We Tritiya G Atiganda
Rohini
Aksaya Tritiya
Candana Yatra starts, continues for 21 days
8 May 2008 Th Caturthi G Sukarma
Mrigasira
9 May 2008 Fr Pancami G Dhriti
Punarvasu
10 May 2008 Sa Sasti G Ganda
Pusyami
11 May 2008 Su Saptami G Vriddhi
Aslesa
Jahnu Saptami
12 May 2008 Mo Astami G Dhruva
Magha
13 May 2008 Tu Navami G Vyagata
Purva-phalguni
Srimati Sita Devi (consort of Lord Sri Rama)
-- Appearance
Sri Madhu Pandita -- Disappearance
Srimati Jahnava Devi -- Appearance
End of Jala Dana

5. 14 May 2008 We Dasami G Harsana
Uttara-phalguni
----------------- Vrsabha Sankranti (Sun enters Taurus)
-----------------
15 May 2008 Th Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Vajra
Uttara-phalguni *
Fasting for Mohini Ekadasi
16 May 2008 Fr Dvadasi G Siddhi
Hasta
Break fast 05:28 - 10:01 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Rukmini Dvadasi
17
May 2008 Sa Trayodasi G Vyatipata C
itra
Sri Jayananda Prabhu -- Disappearance
18 May 2008 Su Caturdasi G Variyana
Swati *
Nrsimha Caturdasi: Appearance of Lord
Nrsimhadeva
(fast till dusk)
19 May 2008 Mo Purnima G Parigha
Visakha
Krsna Phula Dola, Salila Vihara
Sri Paramesvari Dasa Thakura --
Disappearance
Sri Sri Radha-Ramana Devaji -- Appearance
Sri Madhavendra Puri -- Appearance
Sri Srinivasa Acarya -- Appearance
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1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Trivikrama Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
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------------------

6. 20 May 2008 Tu Pratipat K Siva
Anuradha
21 May 2008 We Dvitiya K Siddha
Jyestha
22 May 2008 Th Tritiya K Sadhya
Mula
23 May 2008 Fr Caturthi K Subha
Purva-asadha
24 May 2008 Sa Pancami K Sukla
Uttara-asadha
Sri Ramananda Raya -- Disappearance
25 May 2008 Su Pancami K Brahma
Uttara-asadha
26 May 2008 Mo Sasti K Indra
Sravana
27
May 2008 Tu Saptami K Vaidhriti D
hanista
28 May 2008 We Astami K Viskumba
Satabhisa
29 May 2008 Th Navami K Priti
Purva-bhadra
30 May 2008 Fr Dasami K Ayusmana
Uttara-bhadra
31 May 2008 Sa Dvadasi (suitable for
fasting) K Saubhagya Revati *
Fasting for Apara Ekadasi
Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
1 Jun 2008 Su Trayodasi K Sobana
Bharani
Break fast 05:21 - 10:00 (Daylight saving
not considered).
2 Jun 2008 Mo Caturdasi K Atiganda
Krittika
3 Jun 2008 Tu Amavasya K Dhriti
Rohini
4 Jun 2008 We Pratipat G Sula
Mrigasira
5 Jun 2008 Th Dvitiya G Ganda
Ardra
6 Jun 2008 Fr Caturthi G Vriddhi
Punarvasu
7 Jun 2008 Sa Pancami G Dhruva

7. Pusyami
8 Jun 2008 Su Sasti G Vyagata
Aslesa
9 Jun 2008 Mo Saptami G Harsana
Magha
10 Jun 2008 Tu Astami G Siddhi
Purva-phalguni
11
Jun 2008 We Navami G Vyatipata U
ttara-phalguni
12 Jun 2008 Th Dasami G Variyana
Hasta
Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana -- Disappearance
Ganga Puja
Srimati Gangamata Gosvamini -- Appearance
13 Jun 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Parigha
Citra *
Fasting for Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi
(Total fast, even from water, if you have
broken Ekadasi)
14 Jun 2008 Sa Dvadasi G Parigha
Swati
Break fast 08:49 - 10:01 (Daylight saving
not considered).
----------------- Mithuna Sankranti (Sun enters Gemini)
-----------------
15 Jun 2008 Su Trayodasi G Siva
Visakha
Panihati Cida Dahi Utsava
16 Jun 2008 Mo Trayodasi G Siddha
Anuradha
17 Jun 2008 Tu Caturdasi G Sadhya
Jyestha
18 Jun 2008 We Purnima G Subha
Mula
Snana Yatra
Sri Mukunda Datta -- Disappearance
Sri Sridhara Pandita -- Disappearance
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8. Vamana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
19 Jun 2008 Th Pratipat K Sukla
Mula
Sri Syamananda Prabhu -- Disappearance
20 Jun 2008 Fr Dvitiya K Brahma
Purva-asadha
21 Jun 2008 Sa Tritiya K Indra
Uttara-asadha
22
Jun 2008 Su Caturthi K Vaidhriti S
ravana
23 Jun 2008 Mo Pancami K Viskumba
Dhanista
Sri Vakresvara Pandita -- Appearance
24 Jun 2008 Tu Sasti K Priti
Satabhisa
25 Jun 2008 We Saptami K Ayusmana
Purva-bhadra
26
Jun 2008 Th Astami K Saubhagya U
ttara-bhadra
27 Jun 2008 Fr Navami K Atiganda
Revati
28 Jun 2008 Sa Dasami K Sukarma
Asvini
Sri Srivasa Pandita -- Disappearance
29 Jun 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Dhriti
Bharani *
Fasting for Yogini Ekadasi
30 Jun 2008 Mo Dvadasi K Sula
Krittika
Break fast 05:24 - 07:01 (Daylight saving
not considered).
1 Jul 2008 Tu Caturdasi K Ganda
Rohini

9. 2 Jul 2008 We Amavasya K Vriddhi
Ardra *
Sri Gadadhara Pandita -- Disappearance
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
3 Jul 2008 Th Pratipat G Vyagata
Punarvasu
4 Jul 2008 Fr Dvitiya G Harsana
Pusyami
Ratha Yatra
(Gundica Marjana on previous day)
(Hera Pancami after 4 days)
(Return Ratha after 8 days)
Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami --
Disappearance
Sri Sivananda Sena -- Disappearance
5 Jul 2008 Sa Tritiya G Vajra
Aslesa
6 Jul 2008 Su Caturthi G Siddhi
Magha
7
Jul 2008 Mo Pancami G Vyatipata P
urva-phalguni
8 Jul 2008 Tu Sasti G Variyana
Uttara-phalguni
Sri Vakresvara Pandita -- Disappearance
9 Jul 2008 We Saptami G Parigha
Hasta
10 Jul 2008 Th Astami G Siva
Citra
11 Jul 2008 Fr Navami G Siddha
Swati
12 Jul 2008 Sa Dasami G Sadhya
Visakha
13 Jul 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Subha
Anuradha *
Fasting for Sayana Ekadasi
14 Jul 2008 Mo Dvadasi G Sukla
Anuradha
Break fast 05:31 - 10:08 (Daylight saving
not considered).
15 Jul 2008 Tu Trayodasi G Brahma
Jyestha

10. 16 Jul 2008 We Caturdasi G Indra
Mula
----------------- Karka Sankranti (Sun enters Cancer)
-----------------
17
Jul 2008 Th Purnima G Vaidhriti P
urva-asadha
Guru (Vyasa) Purnima
Srila Sanatana Gosvami -- Disappearance
First month of Caturmasya begins.
(green leafy vegetable fast for one month)
(Caturmasya is not observed during Purusottama-adhika Masa.)
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1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Sridhara Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
18 Jul 2008 Fr Pratipat K Viskumba
Uttara-asadha
19 Jul 2008 Sa Dvitiya K Priti
Sravana
20 Jul 2008 Su Tritiya K Ayusmana
Dhanista
21
Jul 2008 Mo Caturthi K Saubhagya S
atabhisa
22 Jul 2008 Tu Pancami K Sobana
Purva-bhadra
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami -- Disappearance
23 Jul 2008 We Sasti K Atiganda
Uttara-bhadra
24 Jul 2008 Th Saptami K Sukarma
Revati
25 Jul 2008 Fr Astami K Dhriti

11. Asvini
Srila Lokanatha Gosvami -- Disappearance
26 Jul 2008 Sa Navami K Sula
Bharani
The incorporation of ISKCON in New York
27 Jul 2008 Su Dasami K Vriddhi
Krittika
28 Jul 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Dhruva
Rohini *
Fasting for Kamika Ekadasi
29 Jul 2008 Tu Dvadasi K Vyagata
Mrigasira
Break fast 05:39 - 10:12 (Daylight saving
not considered).
30 Jul 2008 We Trayodasi K Harsana
Ardra
31 Jul 2008 Th Caturdasi K Vajra
Punarvasu
1 Aug 2008 Fr Pratipat G Siddhi
Pusyami
2 Aug 2008 Sa Dvitiya G Variyana
Magha
3 Aug 2008 Su Tritiya G Parigha
Purva-phalguni
4 Aug 2008 Mo Caturthi G Siva
Uttara-phalguni
Sri Raghunandana Thakura -- Disappearance
Sri Vamsidasa Babaji -- Disappearance
5 Aug 2008 Tu Pancami G Siddha
Hasta
6 Aug 2008 We Sasti G Sadhya
Citra
7 Aug 2008 Th Saptami G Subha
Citra
8 Aug 2008 Fr Astami G Sukla
Swati
9 Aug 2008 Sa Navami G Brahma
Visakha
10 Aug 2008 Su Navami G Indra
Anuradha
11
Aug 2008 Mo Dasami G Vaidhriti J
yestha

12. 12 Aug 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Viskumba
Mula *
Fasting for Pavitraropana Ekadasi
Radha Govinda Jhulana Yatra begins
13 Aug 2008 We Dvadasi G Priti
Purva-asadha
Break fast 05:48 - 10:13 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Srila Rupa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Gauridasa Pandita -- Disappearance
14 Aug 2008 Th Trayodasi G Ayusmana
Uttara-asadha
15
Aug 2008 Fr Caturdasi G Saubhagya S
ravana
16 Aug 2008 Sa Purnima G Sobana
Dhanista *
Jhulana Yatra ends
Lord Balarama -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
Second month of Caturmasya begins.
(yogurt fast for one month)
----------------- Simha Sankranti (Sun enters Leo)
-----------------
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1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Hrsikesa Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
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------------------
17 Aug 2008 Su Pratipat K Atiganda
Satabhisa
Srila Prabhupada's departure for the USA
18 Aug 2008 Mo Dvitiya K Sukarma
Purva-bhadra

13. 19 Aug 2008 Tu Tritiya K Dhriti
Uttara-bhadra
20 Aug 2008 We Caturthi K Sula
Revati
21 Aug 2008 Th Pancami K Ganda
Asvini
22 Aug 2008 Fr Sasti K Vriddhi
Bharani
23 Aug 2008 Sa Saptami K Dhruva
Krittika
24 Aug 2008 Su Navami K Vyagata
Rohini *
Sri Krsna Janmastami: Appearance of Lord Sri
Krsna
(fast till midnight)
25 Aug 2008 Mo Dasami K Vajra
Mrigasira *
Nandotsava
Srila Prabhupada -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
26 Aug 2008 Tu Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddhi
Ardra *
Fasting for Annada Ekadasi
27
Aug 2008 We Dvadasi K Vyatipata P
unarvasu
Break fast 05:56 - 10:14 (Daylight saving
not considered).
28 Aug 2008 Th Trayodasi K Variyana
Pusyami
29 Aug 2008 Fr Caturdasi K Parigha
Aslesa
30 Aug 2008 Sa Amavasya K Siva
Magha
31 Aug 2008 Su Pratipat G Siddha
Purva-phalguni
1 Sep 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Sadhya
Uttara-phalguni
2 Sep 2008 Tu Tritiya G Subha
Hasta
3 Sep 2008 We Caturthi G Sukla
Citra
4 Sep 2008 Th Pancami G Brahma

14. Swati
Srimati Sita Thakurani (Sri Advaita's
consort) -- Appearance
5 Sep 2008 Fr Sasti G Indra
Visakha
Lalita Sasti
6
Sep 2008 Sa Saptami G Vaidhriti A
nuradha
7 Sep 2008 Su Astami G Viskumba
Jyestha *
Radhastami: Appearance of Srimati Radharani
(fast till noon)
8 Sep 2008 Mo Navami G Priti
Mula
9 Sep 2008 Tu Dasami G Ayusmana
Purva-asadha
10 Sep 2008 We Ekadasi (suitable for
fasting) G Saubhagya Purva-asadha *
Fasting for Parsva Ekadasi
11 Sep 2008 Th Dvadasi G Sobana
Uttara-asadha
Break fast 09:37 - 10:13 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Sri Vamana Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord
Vamanadeva
(fast till noon on the Ekadasi, feast today)
Srila Jiva Gosvami -- Appearance
12 Sep 2008 Fr Trayodasi G Atiganda
Sravana *
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
13 Sep 2008 Sa Caturdasi G Sukarma
Dhanista
Ananta Caturdasi Vrata
Srila Haridasa Thakura -- Disappearance
14 Sep 2008 Su Purnima G Dhriti
Satabhisa
Sri Visvarupa Mahotsava
Acceptance of sannyasa by Srila Prabhupada
Third month of Caturmasya begins.
(milk fast for one month)

15. vcal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Padmanabha Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
15 Sep 2008 Mo Pratipat K Sula
Purva-bhadra
16 Sep 2008 Tu Dvitiya K Vriddhi
Uttara-bhadra
----------------- Kanya Sankranti (Sun enters Virgo)
-----------------
17 Sep 2008 We Tritiya K Dhruva
Revati
18 Sep 2008 Th Caturthi K Vyagata
Asvini
19 Sep 2008 Fr Pancami K Harsana
Krittika
20 Sep 2008 Sa Sasti K Vajra
Rohini
21 Sep 2008 Su Saptami K Siddhi
Mrigasira
Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the USA
22
Sep 2008 Mo Astami K Vyatipata A
rdra
23 Sep 2008 Tu Navami K Parigha
Punarvasu
24 Sep 2008 We Dasami K Siva
Pusyami
25 Sep 2008 Th Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddha
Aslesa *
Fasting for Indira Ekadasi
26 Sep 2008 Fr Trayodasi K Sadhya
Magha
Break fast 06:12 - 10:12 (Daylight saving

16. not considered).
27 Sep 2008 Sa Caturdasi K Subha
Purva-phalguni
28 Sep 2008 Su Amavasya K Sukla
Uttara-phalguni
29 Sep 2008 Mo Pratipat G Brahma
Hasta
30 Sep 2008 Tu Dvitiya G Indra
Citra
1
Oct 2008 We Tritiya G Vaidhriti S
wati
2 Oct 2008 Th Caturthi G Viskumba
Visakha
3 Oct 2008 Fr Caturthi G Priti
Anuradha
4 Oct 2008 Sa Pancami G Ayusmana
Anuradha
5
Oct 2008 Su Sasti G Saubhagya J
yestha
6 Oct 2008 Mo Saptami G Sobana
Mula
Durga Puja
7 Oct 2008 Tu Astami G Atiganda
Purva-asadha
8 Oct 2008 We Navami G Sukarma
Uttara-asadha
9 Oct 2008 Th Dasami G Dhriti
Sravana
Ramacandra Vijayotsava
Sri Madhvacarya -- Appearance
10 Oct 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Sula
Dhanista *
Fasting for Pasankusa Ekadasi
11 Oct 2008 Sa Dvadasi G Ganda
Satabhisa
Break fast 06:21 - 10:12 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami --
Disappearance
Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami --
Disappearance

17. Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami --
Disappearance
12 Oct 2008 Su Trayodasi G Vriddhi
Purva-bhadra
13 Oct 2008 Mo Caturdasi G Dhruva
Uttara-bhadra
14 Oct 2008 Tu Purnima G Vyagata
Revati
Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra
Sri Murari Gupta -- Disappearance
Laksmi Puja
Fourth month of Caturmasya begins.
(urad dal fast for one month)
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Damodara Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
15 Oct 2008 We Pratipat K Harsana
Asvini
16 Oct 2008 Th Dvitiya K Siddhi
Bharani
----------------- Tula Sankranti (Sun enters Libra)
-----------------
17
Oct 2008 Fr Caturthi K Vyatipata K
rittika
18 Oct 2008 Sa Pancami K Variyana
Rohini
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura --
Disappearance
19 Oct 2008 Su Sasti K Parigha
Mrigasira
20 Oct 2008 Mo Saptami K Siva

18. Punarvasu
21 Oct 2008 Tu Astami K Siddha
Pusyami
Appearance of Radha Kunda, Snana Dana
Bahulastami
22 Oct 2008 We Navami K Subha
Aslesa
Virabhadra -- Appearance
23 Oct 2008 Th Dasami K Sukla
Magha
24 Oct 2008 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Brahma
Purva-phalguni *
Fasting for Rama Ekadasi
25 Oct 2008 Sa Dvadasi K Indra
Uttara-phalguni
Break fast 06:30 - 10:14 (Daylight saving
not considered).
26
Oct 2008 Su Trayodasi K Vaidhriti H
asta
27 Oct 2008 Mo Caturdasi K Viskumba
Citra
28 Oct 2008 Tu Amavasya K Priti
Citra
Dipa dana, Dipavali (Kali Puja)
29 Oct 2008 We Pratipat G Ayusmana
Swati
Govardhana Puja, Go Puja, Go Krida
(Worship of Govardhana Hill)
Bali Daityaraja Puja
Sri Rasikananda -- Appearance
30
Oct 2008 Th Dvitiya G Saubhagya V
isakha
Sri Vasudeva Ghosh -- Disappearance
31 Oct 2008 Fr Tritiya G Sobana
Anuradha
1 Nov 2008 Sa Caturthi G Atiganda
Jyestha *
Srila Prabhupada -- Disappearance
(fast till noon)
2 Nov 2008 Su Pancami G Sukarma
Mula

19. 3 Nov 2008 Mo Sasti G Dhriti
Purva-asadha
4 Nov 2008 Tu Sasti G Sula
Uttara-asadha
5 Nov 2008 We Saptami G Ganda
Sravana
6 Nov 2008 Th Astami G Vriddhi
Dhanista
Gopastami, Gosthastami
Sri Gadadhara Dasa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Dhananjaya Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Srinivasa Acarya -- Disappearance
7 Nov 2008 Fr Navami G Dhruva
Satabhisa
Jagaddhatri Puja
8 Nov 2008 Sa Dasami G Vyagata
Satabhisa
9 Nov 2008 Su Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Harsana
Purva-bhadra *
Fasting for Utthana Ekadasi
Srila Gaura Kisora Dasa Babaji --
Disappearance
(fast till noon, feast tomorrow)
Bhisma Pancaka
10 Nov 2008 Mo Dvadasi G Vajra
Revati
Break fast 06:42 - 09:11 (Daylight saving
not considered).
11 Nov 2008 Tu Trayodasi G Siddhi
Asvini
12
Nov 2008 We Purnima G Vyatipata B
harani
Sri Bhugarbha Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Kasisvara Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Krsna Rasayatra
Tulasi-Saligrama Vivaha (marriage)
Sri Nimbarkacarya -- Appearance
Caturmasya ends.
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20. Kesava Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
13 Nov 2008 Th Pratipat K Variyana
Krittika
Katyayani Vrata begins
14 Nov 2008 Fr Dvitiya K Siva
Rohini
15 Nov 2008 Sa Tritiya K Siddha
Mrigasira
----------------- Vrscika Sankranti (Sun enters Scorpio)
-----------------
16 Nov 2008 Su Caturthi K Sadhya
Ardra
17 Nov 2008 Mo Pancami K Subha
Punarvasu
18 Nov 2008 Tu Saptami K Sukla
Pusyami
19 Nov 2008 We Astami K Brahma
Aslesa
20
Nov 2008 Th Navami K Vaidhriti M
agha
21 Nov 2008 Fr Dasami K Viskumba
Purva-phalguni
22 Nov 2008 Sa Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Priti
Uttara-phalguni *
Fasting for Utpanna Ekadasi
Sri Narahari Sarakara Thakura --
Disappearance
23 Nov 2008 Su Dvadasi K Ayusmana
Hasta
Break fast 10:15 - 10:23 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Sri Kaliya Krsnadasa -- Disappearance
24

21. Nov 2008 Mo Trayodasi K Saubhagya C
itra
Sri Saranga Thakura -- Disappearance
25 Nov 2008 Tu Caturdasi K Sobana
Swati
26 Nov 2008 We Caturdasi K Atiganda
Visakha
27 Nov 2008 Th Amavasya K Sukarma
Anuradha
28 Nov 2008 Fr Pratipat G Dhriti
Jyestha
29 Nov 2008 Sa Dvitiya G Sula
Mula
30 Nov 2008 Su Tritiya G Ganda
Purva-asadha
1 Dec 2008 Mo Caturthi G Ganda
Uttara-asadha
2 Dec 2008 Tu Pancami G Vriddhi
Uttara-asadha
3 Dec 2008 We Sasti G Dhruva
Sravana
Odana Sasthi
4 Dec 2008 Th Saptami G Vyagata
Dhanista
5 Dec 2008 Fr Astami G Harsana
Satabhisa
6 Dec 2008 Sa Navami G Vajra
Purva-bhadra
7
Dec 2008 Su Dasami G Vyatipata U
ttara-bhadra
8 Dec 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Variyana
Revati *
Fasting for Moksada Ekadasi
Advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
9 Dec 2008 Tu Dvadasi G Parigha
Asvini
Break fast 07:06 - 10:31 (Daylight saving
not considered).
10 Dec 2008 We Trayodasi G Siva
Bharani
11 Dec 2008 Th Caturdasi G Siddha
Krittika

22. 12 Dec 2008 Fr Purnima G Sadhya
Mrigasira
Katyayani Vrata ends
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Narayana Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
13 Dec 2008 Sa Dvitiya K Sukla
Ardra
14 Dec 2008 Su Tritiya K Brahma
Punarvasu
15 Dec 2008 Mo Caturthi K Indra
Pusyami *
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura --
Disappearance
(fast till noon)
----------------- Dhanus Sankranti (Sun enters Sagittarius)
-----------------
16
Dec 2008 Tu Pancami K Vaidhriti A
slesa
17 Dec 2008 We Sasti K Viskumba
Magha
18 Dec 2008 Th Saptami K Priti
Purva-phalguni
19 Dec 2008 Fr Astami K Ayusmana
Uttara-phalguni
20
Dec 2008 Sa Navami K Saubhagya H
asta
21 Dec 2008 Su Dasami K Atiganda
Citra
22 Dec 2008 Mo Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Sukarma

23. Swati *
Fasting for Saphala Ekadasi
Sri Devananda Pandita -- Disappearance
23 Dec 2008 Tu Dvadasi K Sukarma
Visakha
Break fast 07:14 - 10:38 (Daylight saving
not considered).
24 Dec 2008 We Trayodasi K Dhriti
Anuradha
Sri Mahesa Pandita -- Disappearance
Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura -- Disappearance
25 Dec 2008 Th Caturdasi K Sula
Jyestha
26 Dec 2008 Fr Amavasya K Ganda
Mula
27 Dec 2008 Sa Pratipat G Vriddhi
Mula
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
28 Dec 2008 Su Pratipat G Dhruva
Purva-asadha
29 Dec 2008 Mo Dvitiya G Vyagata
Uttara-asadha
30 Dec 2008 Tu Tritiya G Harsana
Sravana
Srila Jiva Gosvami -- Disappearance
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Disappearance
31 Dec 2008 We Caturthi G Vajra
Dhanista
1 Jan 2009 Th Pancami G Siddhi
Satabhisa
2
Jan 2009 Fr Sasti G Vyatipata P
urva-bhadra
3 Jan 2009 Sa Saptami G Variyana
Uttara-bhadra
4 Jan 2009 Su Astami G Parigha
Revati
5 Jan 2009 Mo Navami G Siva
Asvini
6 Jan 2009 Tu Dasami G Sadhya
Bharani
7 Jan 2009 We Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) G Subha
Krittika *

24. Fasting for Putrada Ekadasi
8 Jan 2009 Th Dvadasi G Sukla
Rohini
Break fast 07:18 - 08:18 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Sri Jagadisa Pandita -- Appearance
9 Jan 2009 Fr Caturdasi G Brahma
Mrigasira
10 Jan 2009 Sa Purnima G Indra
Ardra
Sri Krsna Pusya Abhiseka
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Madhava Masa , Gaurabda 522
Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
11 Jan 2009 Su Pratipat K Viskumba
Punarvasu
12 Jan 2009 Mo Dvitiya K Priti
Aslesa
13 Jan 2009 Tu Tritiya K Ayusmana
Magha
14
Jan 2009 We Caturthi K Saubhagya P
urva-phalguni
----------------- Makara Sankranti (Sun enters Capricorn)
-----------------
Ganga Sagara Mela
15 Jan 2009 Th Pancami K Sobana
Uttara-phalguni
Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja -- Disappearance
Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami -- Appearance
16 Jan 2009 Fr Sasti K Atiganda
Hasta

25. Sri Jayadeva Gosvami -- Disappearance
17 Jan 2009 Sa Saptami K Sukarma
Citra
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
18 Jan 2009 Su Astami K Dhriti
Swati
19 Jan 2009 Mo Navami K Sula
Visakha
20 Jan 2009 Tu Dasami K Ganda
Anuradha
21 Jan 2009 We Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Vriddhi
Anuradha *
Fasting for Sat-tila Ekadasi
22 Jan 2009 Th Dvadasi K Dhruva
Jyestha
Break fast 07:16 - 10:47 (Daylight saving
not considered).
23 Jan 2009 Fr Trayodasi K Vyagata
Mula
24 Jan 2009 Sa Caturdasi K Harsana
Purva-asadha
25 Jan 2009 Su Amavasya K Vajra
Uttara-asadha
26 Jan 2009 Mo Pratipat G Siddhi
Sravana
27
Jan 2009 Tu Dvitiya G Vyatipata D
hanista
28 Jan 2009 We Tritiya G Variyana
Satabhisa
29 Jan 2009 Th Caturthi G Parigha
Purva-bhadra
30 Jan 2009 Fr Caturthi G Siva
Uttara-bhadra
31 Jan 2009 Sa Pancami G Siddha
Revati
Vasanta Pancami
Srimati Visnupriya Devi -- Appearance
Sarasvati Puja
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura --
Disappearance
Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi -- Appearance
Sri Raghunandana Thakura -- Appearance

26. Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami -- Appearance
1 Feb 2009 Su Saptami G Sadhya
Asvini *
Sri Advaita Acarya -- Appearance
(fast till noon)
2 Feb 2009 Mo Astami G Subha
Bharani
Bhismastami
3 Feb 2009 Tu Navami G Sukla
Krittika
Sri Madhvacarya -- Disappearance
4 Feb 2009 We Dasami G Indra
Rohini
Sri Ramanujacarya -- Disappearance
5 Feb 2009 Th Ekadasi (suitable for
fasting) G Vaidhriti Mrigasira *
Fasting for Bhaimi Ekadasi
6 Feb 2009 Fr Dvadasi G Viskumba
Ardra
Break fast 07:08 - 10:46 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Varaha Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord
Varahadeva
(fast till noon on the Ekadasi, feast today)
7 Feb 2009 Sa Trayodasi G Priti
Punarvasu *
Nityananda Trayodasi: Appearance of Sri
Nityananda Prabhu
(fast till noon)
8 Feb 2009 Su Caturdasi G Ayusmana
Pusyami
9
Feb 2009 Mo Purnima G Saubhagya A
slesa
Sri Krsna Madhura Utsava
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
vcal.iskcongbc.org (version
1.2) Based on VCal 4.01
Govinda Masa , Gaurabda 522

27. Houston TX, USA (095W18 29N46, Time zone =
-6.00)
DATE TITHI PAKSA YOGA
NAKSATRA FAST
-------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
10 Feb 2009 Tu Dvitiya K Atiganda
Magha
11 Feb 2009 We Tritiya K Sukarma
Purva-phalguni
12 Feb 2009 Th Caturthi K Dhriti
Uttara-phalguni
----------------- Kumbha Sankranti (Sun enters Aquarius)
-----------------
13 Feb 2009 Fr Pancami K Sula
Hasta *
Sri Purusottama Das Thakura -- Disappearance
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura --
Appearance
(fast till noon)
Srila Gour Govinda Swami -- Disappearance
14 Feb 2009 Sa Sasti K Ganda
Citra
15 Feb 2009 Su Saptami K Vriddhi
Swati
16 Feb 2009 Mo Astami K Dhruva
Visakha
17 Feb 2009 Tu Navami K Vyagata
Anuradha
18 Feb 2009 We Navami K Harsana
Jyestha
19 Feb 2009 Th Dasami K Vajra
Mula
20 Feb 2009 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) K Siddhi
Purva-asadha *
Fasting for Vijaya Ekadasi
21
Feb 2009 Sa Dvadasi K Vyatipata U
ttara-asadha
Break fast 06:55 - 10:42 (Daylight saving
not considered).
Sri Isvara Puri -- Disappearance

28. 22 Feb 2009 Su Trayodasi K Variyana
Sravana
23 Feb 2009 Mo Caturdasi K Parigha
Dhanista
Siva Ratri
24 Feb 2009 Tu Amavasya K Siva
Dhanista
25 Feb 2009 We Pratipat G Siddha
Satabhisa
Srila Jagannatha Dasa Babaji --
Disappearance
Sri Rasikananda -- Disappearance
26 Feb 2009 Th Dvitiya G Sadhya
Purva-bhadra
27 Feb 2009 Fr Tritiya G Subha
Uttara-bhadra
28 Feb 2009 Sa Caturthi G Sukla
Revati
Sri Purusottama Dasa Thakura -- Appearance
1 Mar 2009 Su Pancami G Brahma
Asvini
2 Mar 2009 Mo Sasti G Indra
Bharani
3
Mar 2009 Tu Saptami G Vaidhriti K
rittika
4 Mar 2009 We Astami G Viskumba
Rohini
5 Mar 2009 Th Navami G Ayusmana
Ardra
6
Mar 2009 Fr Dasami G Saubhagya P
unarvasu
7 Mar 2009 Sa Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) G Sobana
Pusyami *
Fasting for Amalaki Vrata Ekadasi
Sri Madhavendra Puri -- Disappearance
8 Mar 2009 Su Trayodasi G Atiganda
Aslesa
Break fast 06:39 - 10:34 (Daylight saving
not considered).
9 Mar 2009 Mo Caturdasi G Sukarma
Magha

29. 10 Mar 2009 Tu Purnima G Dhriti
Purva-phalguni *
Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu -- Appearance
*** Gaura Purnima ***
(fast till moonrise)
(Festival of Jagannatha Misra observed on
following day)