Hindu Festival & Muhurat Calendar (USA)
Accurate Vedic festival dates, auspicious Puja Muhurats, and fasting schedules calculated specifically for Indian families and diaspora communities residing in the United States & Canada.
Why Do Hindu Festival Dates in the USA Often Differ from India?
A common source of confusion among the North American Indian diaspora is observing festival dates one day earlier or later than family in India. In Vedic Jyotish and the Dharma Shastras, sacred festivals are determined by when a specific Tithi (lunar phase) prevails at local sunrise (Udaya Tithi) or during specific daily windows (such as Nishita Kaal for Shivaratri or Pradosh Kaal for Diwali).
Because the United States is 9.5 to 12.5 hours behind India Standard Time (IST), a Tithi may start during daytime in the USA while it has already passed in India, or vice-versa. Following Indian calendar dates blindly in America can result in performing rituals during the wrong astronomical phase.
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Frequently Asked Questions on US Hindu Festivals
How are these festival dates and timings updated?
Our calendar engine is administered directly by Mr. Anil P. Sharma and the Vedic World India team. Planetary ephemeris positions and astronomical sunrise/sunset calculations are calibrated annually for North American coordinates.
Does Daylight Saving Time (DST) impact Hindu Muhurats?
Yes. Because local sunrise and sunset clock times shift by one hour when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends in March and November, daily periods like Rahu Kalam, Pradosh Kaal, and Madhyahna shift accordingly. Always verify against local solar sunrise.
How can I verify today’s active Tithi or Rahu Kaal in my US city?
You can use our free astronomical tools: check Today’s Tithi Calculator or calculate the daily 90-minute inauspicious window with our Rahu Kalam Calculator.