September: A Festival Extravaganza – Embrace the Joy!
As the leaves start to don their autumnal hues, the month of September ushers in a season of celebration and festivity.
This month is a true carnival of cultures, where communities from all corners of India come together to honor traditions, celebrate life, and embrace spirituality.
In this captivating journey through the month of September, we’ll explore the diverse festivals that paint this month with vibrant colors.
| Date | Day | Hindu Calendar | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Pratipada | Kajari Teej |
| September 3, 2023 | Saturday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Tritiya | Bahula Chaturthi |
| September 3, 2023 | Sunday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi | Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti |
| September 3, 2023 | Sunday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi | Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi |
| September 4, 2023 | Sunday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturthi | Nag Pancham |
| September 4, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Panchami | Randhan Chhath |
| September 4, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Shashthi | Balarama Jayanti |
| September 5, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Shashthi | Shitala Satam |
| September 5, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Saptami | Masik Karthigai |
| September 5, 2023 | Tuesday | Solar calendar | Teachers’ Day |
| September 5, 2023 | Tuesday | Gregorian calendar | Janmashtami *Smarta |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | Ashtami Rohini |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Solar calendar | Kali Jayanti |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Kalashtami | |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | Indra Savarni Manvadi |
| September 6, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | Janmashtami *ISKCON |
| September 7, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | Dahi Handi |
| September 7, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Navami | Rohini Vrat |
| September 7, 2023 | Thursday | Jain calendar | Aja Ekadashi |
| September 10, 2023 | Sunday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi | Paryushana Parvarambha |
| September 12, 2023 | Tuesday | Jain calendar | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 12, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Trayodashi | Masik Shivaratri |
| September 13, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturdashi | Pithori Amavasya |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Pola |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Vrishabhotsava |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Hindi Diwas |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Darsha Amavasya |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Anvadhan |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturdashi | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya | Daiva Savarni Manvadi |
| September 14, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Visvesvaraya Jayanti |
| September 15, 2023 | Friday | Gregorian calendar | Engineer’s Day |
| September 15, 2023 | Friday | Gregorian calendar | Ishti |
| September 15, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya | Samaveda Upakarma |
| September 16, 2023 | Saturday | Chandra Darshana | |
| September 16, 2023 | Saturday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Pratipada | Varaha Jayanti |
| September 17, 2023 | Sunday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya | Vishwakarma Puja |
| September 17, 2023 | Sunday | Kanya Sankranti | |
| September 18, 2023 | Sunday | Hartalika Teej | |
| September 18, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya | Gowri Habba |
| September 18, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya | Rudra Savarni Manvadi |
| September 18, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Tritiya | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September 19, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| September 19, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi | Rishi Panchami |
| September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Panchami | Samvatsari Parva |
| September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | Jain calendar | Skanda Sashti |
| September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Shashthi | Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana |
| September 21, 2023 | Thursday | Lalita Saptami | |
| September 22, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Saptami | Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins |
| September 22, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | Durva Ashtami |
| September 22, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | Jyeshtha Gauri Puja |
| September 22, 2023 | Friday | Radha Ashtami | |
| September 23, 2023 | Saturday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana |
| September 23, 2023 | Saturday | Autumnal Equinox | |
| September 23, 2023 | Saturday | Astronomy Event | |
| September 23, 2023 | Saturday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | Masik Durgashtami |
| September 23, 2023 | Saturday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | Parsva Ekadashi |
| September 25, 2023 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi | Vamana Jayanti |
| September 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Dwadashi | Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti |
| September 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Gauna Parsva Ekadashi | |
| September 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi | Vaishnava Parsva Ekadashi |
| September 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Dwadashi | Kalki Dwadashi |
| September 27, 2023 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Trayodashi | Pradosh Vrat |
| September 28, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi | Ganesh Visarjan |
| September 28, 2023 | Thursday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi | Anant Chaturdashi |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima | Purnima Shraddha |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Pitrupaksha Begins | |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada | Pratipada Shraddha |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima | Bhadrapada Purnima |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima | Anvadhan |
| September 29, 2023 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| September 30, 2023 | Saturday | Ashwina Begins *North | Ashwina Begins *North |
| September 30, 2023 | Saturday | Kartika, Krishna Pratipada | Ishti |
September – Embrace the Joy!
Kajari Teej: September 2, 2023
Kajari Teej is a festival predominantly celebrated in North India.
This day pays homage to the monsoon, a season that brings life to the fields and the hearts of farmers.
Women, adorned in resplendent traditional attire, sing folk songs and offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
The aroma of freshly prepared ghewar, a delectable sweet dish, wafts through the air, marking the sweet beginning of the month.
Janmashtami: September 6, 2023
Following closely is Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Celebrated with unparalleled zeal across India, this festival beautifully weaves together the rich tapestry of Indian culture.
In Maharashtra, the heart-pounding ‘Dahi Handi’ event unfolds, where daredevils form human pyramids to break a pot filled with curd, emulating Krishna’s playful nature.
In other regions, devotees observe fasts, sing devotional songs, and reenact scenes from Krishna’s life, creating an atmosphere of spiritual enchantment.
Vishwakarma Puja: September 17, 2023
Vishwakarma Puja is a day dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and craftsman.
On this day, workshops, factories, and machinery are cleansed and adorned with devotion.
Artisans, craftsmen, and industrial workers seek Lord Vishwakarma’s blessings for prosperity and success in their respective fields, adding a touch of divinity to their workplaces.
Hartalika Teej: September 18, 2023
Hartalika Teej is a festival that celebrates both married and unmarried women and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
It involves fasting, prayer, and the exchange of gifts. Women pray for the well-being of their husbands and future spouses, making it a celebration of love and fidelity.
Ganesh Chaturthi: September 19, 2023
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India’s most cherished festivals, takes the spotlight.
This festival marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha into homes and public spaces.
Devotees offer fervent prayers and modak sweets to Lord Ganesha.
After 10 days, immersing the idols in water bodies, symbolizing his return to the celestial realm.
The vibrant processions, traditional dances, and collective devotion make Ganesh Chaturthi an awe-inspiring spectacle.
In Conclusion
September, with its magnificent festivals, reminds us of the richness of human culture and spirituality.
These celebrations bring people together, transcending boundaries and uniting us in joy and devotion.
Whether you’re captivated by the vibrant processions of Ganesh Chaturthi, the serenity of Janmashtami, or the devotion of Vishwakarma Puja, this month offers a diverse array of experiences to cherish and celebrate.
So, let’s embrace the joy of September’s festival extravaganza and create lasting memories to
treasure. This month is indeed a festival lover’s dream, a time to revel in the
beauty of traditions and the unity of humanity.
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