Festivals in September 2024: Check September Festivals & Vrat Dates, Timings, and Complete List Here

September 2024 is filled with a variety of festivals and rituals, reflecting the rich cultural and religious diversity of India. Here's a detailed list of the key festivals, vrats (fasts), and important days observed throughout the month.

1st September 2024 (Sunday)
Paryushana Parvarambha: A significant festival in the Jain community marking the beginning of an eight-day period dedicated to fasting, prayer, and meditation.
Masik Shivaratri: A monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on Krishna Chaturdashi of the Bhadrapada month.

2nd September 2024 (Monday)
Somavati Amavasya: Occurs when Amavasya (New Moon) falls on a Monday. This day is considered highly auspicious for taking a holy dip in rivers.
Pithori Amavasya: Observed by women for the welfare of their children and the family, especially in the northern parts of India.
Pola: Celebrated mainly in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, this festival honours bulls, which are vital for farming communities.

3rd September 2024 (Tuesday)
Agastya Arghya: A day marked for offering respect to Sage Agastya, a revered figure in Hindu mythology.
Ishti: A minor ritual or offering, often performed during specific lunar days.

4th September 2024 (Wednesday)
Chandra Darshana: The day for sighting the moon after the new moon, considered auspicious in Hindu tradition.

5th September 2024 (Thursday)
Teachers' Day: Celebrated in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, this day is dedicated to recognising the contribution of teachers across India.
Samaveda Upakarma: A ritual especially for those who follow the Samaveda, marking the beginning of learning the Vedic texts.

6th September 2024 (Friday)
Varaha Jayanti: Celebrating the birth of Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Hartalika Teej: A festival celebrated by women, particularly in North India, for marital bliss and the well-being of their husbands.
Gowri Habba: Similar to Hartalika Teej, observed mainly in Karnataka, dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
Rudra Savarni Manvadi: A religious observance linked with the Vedic texts and traditions.

7th September 2024 (Saturday)
Ganesh Chaturthi: One of the most popular Hindu festivals, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha. Celebrated with great fervour, especially in Maharashtra.
Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi: Celebrated as a part of the traditional rituals in Kerala.

8th September 2024 (Sunday)
Rishi Panchami: A day to honour the seven great sages (Saptarishi) in Hindu tradition.
Samvatsari Parva: The last day of Paryushana for Jains, a day of forgiveness and introspection.

9th to 12th September 2024
Skanda Sashti (9th September): Devoted to Lord Murugan, especially popular in Tamil Nadu.
Lalita Saptami (10th September): A day dedicated to Goddess Lalita.
Radha Ashtami (11th September): Celebrates the birth of Radha, beloved of Lord Krishna.
Mahalakshmi Vrat Begins (11th September): A fasting period dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjana (12th September): Marks the end of the Jyeshtha Gauri celebrations in Maharashtra.

14th to 17th September 2024
Hindi Diwas (14th September): Celebrating the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India.
Parsva Ekadashi (14th September): A fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Vamana Jayanti (15th September): Marks the birth of Lord Vamana, the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Onam (15th September): A major festival in Kerala, celebrating the harvest and the homecoming of King Mahabali.
Vishwakarma Puja (16th September): Dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect.
Ganesh Visarjan (17th September): The immersion of Lord Ganesha idols, concluding the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

18th to 30th September 2024
Pitrupaksha Begins (18th September): A 16-day period dedicated to paying homage to ancestors.
Chandra Grahan (Anshika) (18th September): A partial lunar eclipse, visible in parts of India.
Ashwina Begins (19th September): The start of the Ashwina month in some regional calendars.
Shraddha Rituals: Various days from 19th to 30th September are marked for specific ancestral rites, ending with Trayodashi Shraddha on 30th September.
Masik Shivaratri (30th September): The monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva.
September 2024 is rich with spiritual, cultural, and astronomical events, making it a vibrant month for celebrations across India.