{
 "year": 2031,
 "location": "Mumbai",
 "source": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/2031/",
 "festivals": [
  {
   "date": "2031-01-04",
   "id": "pausha-putrada-ekadashi",
   "name": "Pausha Putrada Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Kept by couples hoping for a child.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/pausha-putrada-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-04",
   "id": "vaikunta-ekadashi",
   "name": "Vaikunta (Mukkoti) Ekadashi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "The northern gate of Vishnu's temples opens — Srirangam, Tirupati and Udupi. Falls once or twice a year, and some years not at all.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vaikunta-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-08",
   "id": "arudra-darisanam",
   "name": "Arudra Darisanam · Thiruvathira",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Shiva's cosmic dance, seen at Chidambaram on Ardra in Margazhi; Kerala keeps it as Thiruvathira.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/arudra-darisanam/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-08",
   "id": "pausha-purnima",
   "name": "Pausha Purnima",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Magh snan begins; the Kumbh's first bathing day.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/pausha-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-13",
   "id": "lohri",
   "name": "Lohri",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "north",
    "punjab"
   ],
   "about": "Bonfires, sesame and harvest songs on the night before Makar Sankranti (Punjab).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/lohri/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-14",
   "id": "bhogi",
   "name": "Bhogi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "Old things burn in a dawn bonfire and the Pongal festival begins.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhogi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-15",
   "id": "magh-bihu",
   "name": "Magh Bihu · Bhogali Bihu",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha"
   ],
   "about": "Assam's harvest feast, with the Meji bonfire.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/magh-bihu/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-15",
   "id": "makar-sankranti",
   "name": "Makar Sankranti · Pongal",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "panIndian",
    "punjab",
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "The Sun enters Capricorn — kites, til, harvest.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/makar-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-16",
   "id": "mattu-pongal",
   "name": "Mattu Pongal · Kanuma",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "The day for cattle — bathed, decorated and thanked for the harvest.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mattu-pongal/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-17",
   "id": "kaanum-pongal",
   "name": "Kaanum Pongal · Kanu Pidi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Families picnic by the river; sisters pray for their brothers' well-being.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kaanum-pongal/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-27",
   "id": "vasant-panchami",
   "name": "Vasant Panchami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Saraswati, spring, and yellow.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vasant-panchami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-29",
   "id": "advaita-saptami",
   "name": "Advaita Acharya Appearance",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shri Advaita Acharya.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/advaita-saptami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-29",
   "id": "ratha-saptami",
   "name": "Ratha Saptami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The Sun turns his chariot north.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ratha-saptami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-01-30",
   "id": "bhishma-ashtami",
   "name": "Bhishma Ashtami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day Bhishma chose to leave his body.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhishma-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-03",
   "id": "jaya-ekadashi",
   "name": "Jaya Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Freedom from the curse of a wandering spirit.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/jaya-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-04",
   "id": "varaha-dwadashi",
   "name": "Varaha Dwadashi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Lord Varahadeva.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/varaha-dwadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-05",
   "id": "nityananda-trayodashi",
   "name": "Nityananda Trayodashi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shri Nityananda Prabhu.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/nityananda-trayodashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-06",
   "id": "thai-pusam",
   "name": "Thaipusam",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Murugan receives the vel; kavadi carried in Tamil Nadu and Malaysia.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/thai-pusam/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-07",
   "id": "ravidas-jayanti",
   "name": "Guru Ravidas Jayanti",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north",
    "punjab"
   ],
   "about": "The birthday of the Bhakti saint Ravidas, on the Magha full moon.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ravidas-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-07",
   "id": "magha-purnima",
   "name": "Magha Purnima",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Holy dips; the Kumbh's big bathing day.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/magha-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-10",
   "id": "keddasa",
   "name": "Keddasa",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Three days when the earth is said to menstruate; no digging or ploughing.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/keddasa/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-12",
   "id": "bhaktisiddhanta-appearance",
   "name": "Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Appearance",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhaktisiddhanta-appearance/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-13",
   "id": "kumbha-sankranti",
   "name": "Kumbha Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Aquarius",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kumbha-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-20",
   "id": "maha-shivaratri",
   "name": "Maha Shivaratri",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The great night of Shiva.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/maha-shivaratri/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-02-23",
   "id": "phulera-dooj",
   "name": "Phulera Dooj",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Braj begins its Holi season with flowers.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/phulera-dooj/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-04",
   "id": "amalaki-ekadashi",
   "name": "Amalaki Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The amla tree worshipped as Vishnu's dwelling.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/amalaki-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-08",
   "id": "attukal-pongala",
   "name": "Attukal Pongala",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala"
   ],
   "about": "Lakhs of women cook sweet pongala for Bhadrakali in Thiruvananthapuram, on Pooram.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/attukal-pongala/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-08",
   "id": "holika-dahan",
   "name": "Holika Dahan",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The bonfire the night before Holi.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/holika-dahan/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-09",
   "id": "gaura-purnima",
   "name": "Gaura Purnima",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gaura-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-09",
   "id": "holi",
   "name": "Holi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Colours, water, and no rules.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/holi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-10",
   "id": "tukaram-beej",
   "name": "Sant Tukaram Beej",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "The day Sant Tukaram is remembered as going to Vaikuntha, observed at Dehu.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/tukaram-beej/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-13",
   "id": "rangpanchami",
   "name": "Rangpanchami",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Holi's last day of colour, five days on (Maharashtra, MP).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/rangpanchami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-15",
   "id": "meena-sankranti",
   "name": "Meena Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Pisces",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/meena-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-15",
   "id": "sheetala-saptami",
   "name": "Sheetala Saptami",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat"
   ],
   "about": "Cold food for the goddess of healing (Gujarat, Rajasthan).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/sheetala-saptami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-16",
   "id": "shitala-ashtami",
   "name": "Shitala Ashtami",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Basoda — cold food offered to the goddess Shitala.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/shitala-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-19",
   "id": "papmochani-ekadashi",
   "name": "Papmochani Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The last Ekadashi of the lunar year.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/papmochani-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-24",
   "id": "ghatasthapana",
   "name": "Chaitra Navratri begins",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Spring Navratri; nine nights of the Goddess before Ram Navami.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ghatasthapana/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-24",
   "id": "ugadi",
   "name": "Ugadi · Gudi Padwa",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "Lunar new year in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana; Chaitra Navratri begins.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ugadi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-25",
   "id": "cheti-chand",
   "name": "Cheti Chand",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Sindhi new year and the birth of Jhulelal.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/cheti-chand/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-26",
   "id": "chaitra-gauri",
   "name": "Chaitra Gauri · Haldi Kunku begins",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "A month of Gauri worship with haldi-kunku gatherings for married women, ending on Akshaya Tritiya.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/chaitra-gauri/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-26",
   "id": "gangaur",
   "name": "Gangaur",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Rajasthan's festival of Gauri, marital happiness and spring.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gangaur/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-26",
   "id": "matsya-jayanti",
   "name": "Matsya Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu's first avatar, the fish who saved the Vedas.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/matsya-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-28",
   "id": "ramanujacharya-jayanti",
   "name": "Ramanujacharya Jayanti",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shri Ramanujacharya.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ramanujacharya-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-29",
   "id": "yamuna-jayanti",
   "name": "Yamuna Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "The river Yamuna's descent to earth.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/yamuna-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-30",
   "id": "navapada-oli-chaitra",
   "name": "Navapada Oli begins",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "jain"
   ],
   "about": "Nine days of simple ayambil meals and prayer to the nine padas (Jain).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/navapada-oli-chaitra/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-03-31",
   "id": "ashoka-ashtami",
   "name": "Ashoka Ashtami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Durga Ashtami of the spring Navratri.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ashoka-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-01",
   "id": "ram-navami",
   "name": "Ram Navami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Rama's birthday, celebrated at midday.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ram-navami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-05",
   "id": "anang-trayodashi",
   "name": "Anang Trayodashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A spring day for Kamadeva and Rati, kept for love and a happy marriage.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/anang-trayodashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-05",
   "id": "mahavir-jayanti",
   "name": "Mahavir Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The birth of Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mahavir-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-06",
   "id": "panguni-uthiram",
   "name": "Panguni Uthiram",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Divine weddings — Murugan and Deivanai, Shiva and Parvati — celebrated at Tamil temples.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/panguni-uthiram/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-07",
   "id": "hanuman-jayanti",
   "name": "Hanuman Jayanti",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Hanuman's birthday on the Chaitra full moon.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/hanuman-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-14",
   "id": "bisu-parba",
   "name": "Bisu Parba",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Tulu new year — the Bisu kani is arranged the night before and seen first thing.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bisu-parba/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-14",
   "id": "mesha-sankranti",
   "name": "Vishu · Baisakhi · Puthandu · Pohela Boishakh",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "kerala",
    "panIndian",
    "punjab",
    "tamil",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Solar new year across Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Assam, Odisha.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mesha-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-17",
   "id": "varuthini-ekadashi",
   "name": "Varuthini Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Protection and prosperity; charity of gold or land.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/varuthini-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-21",
   "id": "somvati-amavasya",
   "name": "Somvati Amavasya",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A new moon on a Monday — a river dip, and circling the peepal tree 108 times.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/somvati-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-24",
   "id": "akshaya-tritiya",
   "name": "Akshaya Tritiya",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The never-diminishing day — gold, ventures, weddings.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/akshaya-tritiya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-24",
   "id": "parashurama-jayanti",
   "name": "Parashurama Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The axe-wielding sixth avatar of Vishnu.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/parashurama-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-04-26",
   "id": "shankara-jayanti",
   "name": "Adi Shankara Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The philosopher who unified Advaita Vedanta.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/shankara-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-01",
   "id": "sita-navami",
   "name": "Sita Navami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Sita's appearance from the earth, kept at midday.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/sita-navami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-05",
   "id": "narasimha-jayanti",
   "name": "Narasimha Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu's man-lion form, worshipped at twilight.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/narasimha-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-07",
   "id": "buddha-purnima",
   "name": "Buddha Purnima",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/buddha-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-07",
   "id": "kurma-jayanti",
   "name": "Kurma Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu as the tortoise who bore the churning mountain.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kurma-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-15",
   "id": "vrishabha-sankranti",
   "name": "Vrishabha Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Taurus",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vrishabha-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-17",
   "id": "apara-ekadashi",
   "name": "Apara Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Boundless merit; kept before the summer solstice.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/apara-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-20",
   "id": "bhaumvati-amavasya",
   "name": "Bhaumvati Amavasya",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A new moon on a Tuesday — ancestors remembered, Hanuman and Mangal worshipped.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhaumvati-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-21",
   "id": "shani-jayanti",
   "name": "Shani Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Saturn's birthday; oil offered at Shani temples.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/shani-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-21",
   "id": "vat-savitri",
   "name": "Vat Savitri Amavasya",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Savitri's vow, kept on the new moon in North India.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vat-savitri/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-05-31",
   "id": "ganga-dussehra",
   "name": "Ganga Dussehra",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "The Ganga's descent to earth; a dip in the river.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ganga-dussehra/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-01",
   "id": "gayatri-jayanti",
   "name": "Gayatri Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Gayatri mantra was revealed.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gayatri-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-01",
   "id": "nirjala-ekadashi",
   "name": "Nirjala Ekadashi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The strictest Ekadashi — kept without even water; Bhima's Ekadashi.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/nirjala-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-01",
   "id": "pattanaje",
   "name": "Pattanaje",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Closes the Yakshagana and Bhuta Kola season until the rains pass.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/pattanaje/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-05",
   "id": "snana-yatra",
   "name": "Snana Yatra",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The bathing festival of Lord Jagannatha.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/snana-yatra/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-05",
   "id": "vat-purnima",
   "name": "Vat Purnima",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Savitri's vow — married women circle the banyan tree (Maharashtra, Gujarat).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vat-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-16",
   "id": "mithuna-sankranti",
   "name": "Mithuna Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Gemini",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mithuna-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-06-22",
   "id": "rath-yatra",
   "name": "Jagannath Rath Yatra",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Puri's chariot festival.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/rath-yatra/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-01",
   "id": "devshayani-ekadashi",
   "name": "Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu begins his four-month sleep and Chaturmas starts; the Pandharpur Wari reaches Vitthal.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/devshayani-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-01",
   "id": "gauri-vrat",
   "name": "Gauri Vrat begins",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat"
   ],
   "about": "Five days of fasting by unmarried girls in Gujarat.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gauri-vrat/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-04",
   "id": "guru-purnima",
   "name": "Guru Purnima",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Honouring teachers; Vyasa's birthday.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/guru-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-04",
   "id": "kokila-vrat",
   "name": "Kokila Vrat",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Parvati as the cuckoo; a month-long vow that begins on Ashadha Purnima.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kokila-vrat/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-17",
   "id": "karka-sankranti",
   "name": "Karka Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Cancer",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/karka-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-19",
   "id": "aati-amavasya",
   "name": "Aati Amavasya",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "The monsoon new moon — paleda kashaya, a bitter bark drink, is taken at dawn.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/aati-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-19",
   "id": "gatari-amavasya",
   "name": "Gatari Amavasya",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Maharashtra's feast day and Dipa Pooja on Ashadha Amavasya, before vegetarian Shravan begins.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gatari-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-21",
   "id": "shravan-somvar",
   "name": "Shravan Somvar begins",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The Mondays of Shravan, the most auspicious for Shiva.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/shravan-somvar/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-22",
   "id": "hariyali-teej",
   "name": "Hariyali Teej",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Monsoon swings and green saris for Parvati (North India).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/hariyali-teej/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-07-24",
   "id": "nag-panchami",
   "name": "Nag Panchami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Serpent worship at the height of the monsoon.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/nag-panchami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-01",
   "id": "varalakshmi-vratam",
   "name": "Varalakshmi Vratam",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "Married women worship Lakshmi on the Friday before Shravana Purnima.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/varalakshmi-vratam/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-03",
   "id": "narali-purnima",
   "name": "Narali Purnima",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Fishing communities offer a coconut to the sea and reopen the waters after the monsoon, on the day Raksha Bandhan falls.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/narali-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-03",
   "id": "raksha-bandhan",
   "name": "Raksha Bandhan",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Siblings' day — the rakhi thread.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/raksha-bandhan/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-05",
   "id": "kajari-teej",
   "name": "Kajari Teej",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Monsoon songs and a fast for married women (UP, Bihar, MP).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kajari-teej/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-09",
   "id": "janmashtami",
   "name": "Krishna Janmashtami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Krishna's birth at midnight.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/janmashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-10",
   "id": "dahi-handi",
   "name": "Dahi Handi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Human pyramids break the pot of curd, as the young Krishna did.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dahi-handi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-10",
   "id": "mosaru-kudike",
   "name": "Mosaru Kudike · Vittal Pindi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "The day after Janmashtami, Udupi's Krishna Matha breaks the curd pots in its Leelotsava.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mosaru-kudike/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-11",
   "id": "prabhupada-appearance",
   "name": "Prabhupada Appearance Day",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shrila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/prabhupada-appearance/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-17",
   "id": "simha-sankranti",
   "name": "Simha Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Leo",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/simha-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-18",
   "id": "pola",
   "name": "Bail Pola · Pithori Amavasya",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Farmers honour their oxen; mothers keep Pithori Vrat for their children.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/pola/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-18",
   "id": "somvati-amavasya",
   "name": "Somvati Amavasya",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A new moon on a Monday — a river dip, and circling the peepal tree 108 times.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/somvati-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-08-30",
   "id": "onam",
   "name": "Onam · Thiruvonam",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala"
   ],
   "about": "Kerala's harvest festival — King Mahabali comes home.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/onam/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-16",
   "id": "bhaumvati-amavasya",
   "name": "Bhaumvati Amavasya",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A new moon on a Tuesday — ancestors remembered, Hanuman and Mangal worshipped.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhaumvati-amavasya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-17",
   "id": "kanya-sankranti",
   "name": "Kanya Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Virgo",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kanya-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-17",
   "id": "koral-parba",
   "name": "Koral Parba · Kadiru Habba",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "The first sheaves of the new rice are cut, offered and eaten. The day varies by family, and Tulu panchangas differ on it.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/koral-parba/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-19",
   "id": "hartalika-teej",
   "name": "Hartalika Teej",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Parvati's fast to win Shiva.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/hartalika-teej/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-20",
   "id": "ganesh-chaturthi",
   "name": "Ganesh Chaturthi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Ganesha comes home for ten days.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ganesh-chaturthi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-21",
   "id": "rishi-panchami",
   "name": "Rishi Panchami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Honouring the seven sages; kept after Hartalika Teej.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/rishi-panchami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-22",
   "id": "gauri-avahana",
   "name": "Gauri Avahana",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Jyeshtha Gauri is welcomed home during Ganeshotsav, on Anuradha nakshatra.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gauri-avahana/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-23",
   "id": "gauri-pujan",
   "name": "Gauri Pujan",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "The main worship of Gauri, with a feast, on Jyeshtha nakshatra.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gauri-pujan/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-24",
   "id": "gauri-visarjan",
   "name": "Gauri Visarjan",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Gauri is sent off, on Mula nakshatra.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gauri-visarjan/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-24",
   "id": "mahalakshmi-vrat",
   "name": "Mahalakshmi Vrat begins",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Sixteen days of fasting for Lakshmi.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mahalakshmi-vrat/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-24",
   "id": "radha-ashtami",
   "name": "Radha Ashtami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Radha's birthday, fifteen days after Krishna's.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/radha-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-27",
   "id": "vamana-jayanti",
   "name": "Vamana Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu as the dwarf who measured the worlds in three steps.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vamana-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-28",
   "id": "bhaktivinoda-appearance",
   "name": "Bhaktivinoda Thakura Appearance",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "vaishnava"
   ],
   "about": "The appearance of Shrila Bhaktivinoda Thakura.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhaktivinoda-appearance/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-09-29",
   "id": "anant-chaturdashi",
   "name": "Anant Chaturdashi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Ganesh visarjan; Vishnu as Anant.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/anant-chaturdashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-01",
   "id": "pitru-paksha",
   "name": "Pitru Paksha begins",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "A fortnight for ancestors.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/pitru-paksha/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-08",
   "id": "jivitputrika",
   "name": "Jivitputrika (Jitiya)",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Mothers fast without water for their children (Bihar, UP, Jharkhand).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/jivitputrika/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-16",
   "id": "bathukamma",
   "name": "Bathukamma begins",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "Telangana's nine days of flower stacks for the goddess begin on Mahalaya Amavasya and end at Saddula Bathukamma.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bathukamma/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-16",
   "id": "mahalaya",
   "name": "Mahalaya Amavasya",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Pitru Paksha ends; Durga is invited (Bengal).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/mahalaya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-17",
   "id": "navratri",
   "name": "Sharad Navratri begins",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "panIndian",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Nine nights of the Goddess; Ghatasthapana.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/navratri/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-18",
   "id": "tula-sankranti",
   "name": "Tula Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Libra",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/tula-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-21",
   "id": "maha-shashthi",
   "name": "Maha Shashthi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha"
   ],
   "about": "Durga Puja begins — the goddess is welcomed at Bodhon.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/maha-shashthi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-21",
   "id": "saraswati-puja",
   "name": "Navratri Saraswati Puja",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "Books, instruments and tools are worshipped on the Mula nakshatra of Navratri.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/saraswati-puja/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-22",
   "id": "maha-saptami",
   "name": "Maha Saptami",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha"
   ],
   "about": "The goddess is installed with Nabapatrika, the nine-plant bathing.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/maha-saptami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-22",
   "id": "navapada-oli-ashwina",
   "name": "Navapada Oli begins",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "jain"
   ],
   "about": "Nine days of simple ayambil meals and prayer to the nine padas (Jain).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/navapada-oli-ashwina/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-23",
   "id": "durga-ashtami",
   "name": "Durga Ashtami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The eighth night — Maha Ashtami, kanya puja.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/durga-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-24",
   "id": "ayudha-puja",
   "name": "Ayudha Puja",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Tools, books and vehicles are cleaned and worshipped on Navami, in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Tulu Nadu.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ayudha-puja/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-24",
   "id": "maha-navami",
   "name": "Maha Navami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The ninth night; Ayudha Puja in the South.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/maha-navami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-25",
   "id": "dussehra",
   "name": "Dussehra · Vijayadashami",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Good over evil — Ravana burns, Durga returns.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dussehra/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-29",
   "id": "kojagari-lakshmi",
   "name": "Kojagari Lakshmi Puja",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha",
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Lakshmi is worshipped at home and the household stays awake under the full moon; in Maharashtra, spiced milk is shared.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kojagari-lakshmi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-30",
   "id": "sharad-purnima",
   "name": "Sharad Purnima",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Kojagiri — kheer under the brightest moon.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/sharad-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-10-30",
   "id": "valmiki-jayanti",
   "name": "Valmiki Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The birthday of Maharishi Valmiki, composer of the Ramayana.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/valmiki-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-02",
   "id": "karwa-chauth",
   "name": "Karwa Chauth",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "A day-long fast broken at moonrise (North India).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/karwa-chauth/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-07",
   "id": "ahoi-ashtami",
   "name": "Ahoi Ashtami",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Mothers fast for their children (North India).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/ahoi-ashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-11",
   "id": "govatsa-dwadashi",
   "name": "Govatsa Dwadashi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Vasu Baras — cows and calves honoured as Diwali opens.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/govatsa-dwadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-12",
   "id": "dhanteras",
   "name": "Dhanteras",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Diwali begins — buy something metal.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dhanteras/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-13",
   "id": "narak-chaturdashi",
   "name": "Narak Chaturdashi · Choti Diwali",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Krishna defeats Narakasura; the oil bath before dawn.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/narak-chaturdashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-14",
   "id": "diwali",
   "name": "Diwali · Lakshmi Puja",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The festival of lights, on the darkest night.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/diwali/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-14",
   "id": "kali-puja",
   "name": "Kali Puja",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "bengalOdisha"
   ],
   "about": "Bengal and Odisha worship Kali at midnight on the new moon, the same night most of India lights Diwali lamps.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kali-puja/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-15",
   "id": "govardhan",
   "name": "Govardhan Puja · Bali Pratipada",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "gujarat",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Krishna lifts the hill; Gujarati new year.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/govardhan/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-16",
   "id": "bhai-dooj",
   "name": "Bhai Dooj",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Sisters host brothers; Diwali's last day.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/bhai-dooj/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-17",
   "id": "vrishchika-sankranti",
   "name": "Vrishchika Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Scorpio",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vrishchika-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-18",
   "id": "chhath-nahay-khay",
   "name": "Chhath: Nahay Khay",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Chhath begins with a holy bath and a simple meal.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/chhath-nahay-khay/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-19",
   "id": "chhath-kharna",
   "name": "Chhath: Kharna",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "A day-long fast broken at dusk with kheer, before the 36-hour waterless fast.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/chhath-kharna/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-20",
   "id": "chhath",
   "name": "Chhath Puja",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Sun worship at the river (Bihar, UP, Jharkhand).",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/chhath/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-20",
   "id": "skanda-sashti-kartika",
   "name": "Kanda Sashti",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Six days for Murugan, ending in the defeat of Surapadman.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/skanda-sashti-kartika/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-21",
   "id": "chhath-usha-arghya",
   "name": "Chhath: Usha Arghya",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Offerings to the rising Sun end the Chhath fast.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/chhath-usha-arghya/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-22",
   "id": "akshaya-navami",
   "name": "Akshaya Navami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Amla Navami — a meal eaten under the gooseberry tree.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/akshaya-navami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-22",
   "id": "gopashtami",
   "name": "Gopashtami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Krishna became a cowherd; cows are decorated and fed.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gopashtami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-23",
   "id": "kansa-vadh",
   "name": "Kansa Vadh",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "Krishna's defeat of his uncle Kansa, marked in Mathura.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kansa-vadh/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-24",
   "id": "prabodhini-ekadashi",
   "name": "Prabodhini (Devutthana) Ekadashi",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Vishnu wakes, Chaturmas ends and the season of weddings and Tulsi Vivah begins.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/prabodhini-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-25",
   "id": "tulsi-vivah",
   "name": "Tulsi Vivah",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The tulsi plant is married to Vishnu; wedding season opens.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/tulsi-vivah/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-27",
   "id": "vaikuntha-chaturdashi",
   "name": "Vaikuntha Chaturdashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Shiva and Vishnu worshipped together at midnight.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vaikuntha-chaturdashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-28",
   "id": "guru-nanak-jayanti",
   "name": "Guru Nanak Jayanti · Gurpurab",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north",
    "punjab"
   ],
   "about": "The birthday of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, on Kartik Purnima.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/guru-nanak-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-28",
   "id": "kartigai-deepam",
   "name": "Karthigai Deepam",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "tamil",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Tamil Nadu's festival of lamps; a great fire on Thiruvannamalai.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kartigai-deepam/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-11-28",
   "id": "kartik-purnima",
   "name": "Kartik Purnima · Dev Deepawali",
   "kind": "major",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian",
    "punjab"
   ],
   "about": "The gods' Diwali on the ghats; Guru Nanak Jayanti.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kartik-purnima/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-07",
   "id": "kalabhairav-jayanti",
   "name": "Kalabhairav Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "Shiva's fierce form, worshipped at midnight.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/kalabhairav-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-10",
   "id": "utpanna-ekadashi",
   "name": "Utpanna Ekadashi",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The Ekadashi on which Ekadashi herself was born.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/utpanna-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-12",
   "id": "dnyaneshwar-samadhi",
   "name": "Sant Dnyaneshwar Sanjivan Samadhi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra"
   ],
   "about": "Sant Dnyaneshwar's samadhi at Alandi; the end of the Kartiki Wari for the Varkaris.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dnyaneshwar-samadhi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-16",
   "id": "dhanu-sankranti",
   "name": "Dhanu Sankranti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Sun enters Sagittarius",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dhanu-sankranti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-18",
   "id": "vivah-panchami",
   "name": "Vivah Panchami",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "north"
   ],
   "about": "The wedding of Rama and Sita, kept in Janakpur and Ayodhya.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vivah-panchami/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-19",
   "id": "champa-shashthi",
   "name": "Champa Shashthi (Khandoba)",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "The last of Khandoba's six-day festival — turmeric, dry coconut and brinjal offered to the family deity.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/champa-shashthi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-19",
   "id": "subrahmanya-shashthi",
   "name": "Subrahmanya Shashthi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "teluguKannada",
    "tulu"
   ],
   "about": "Kukke Subrahmanya's car festival and the serpent pilgrimage in coastal Karnataka; the same tithi Maharashtra keeps for Khandoba.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/subrahmanya-shashthi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-24",
   "id": "gita-jayanti",
   "name": "Gita Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/gita-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-24",
   "id": "vaikunta-ekadashi",
   "name": "Vaikunta (Mukkoti) Ekadashi",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil",
    "teluguKannada"
   ],
   "about": "The northern gate of Vishnu's temples opens — Srirangam, Tirupati and Udupi. Falls once or twice a year, and some years not at all.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/vaikunta-ekadashi/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-28",
   "id": "annapurna-jayanti",
   "name": "Annapurna Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The goddess who feeds everyone; kitchens are honoured.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/annapurna-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-28",
   "id": "dattatreya-jayanti",
   "name": "Dattatreya Jayanti",
   "kind": "observance",
   "basis": "lunar",
   "traditions": [
    "maharashtra",
    "panIndian"
   ],
   "about": "The three-in-one guru.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/dattatreya-jayanti/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2031-12-29",
   "id": "arudra-darisanam",
   "name": "Arudra Darisanam · Thiruvathira",
   "kind": "regional",
   "basis": "solar",
   "traditions": [
    "kerala",
    "tamil"
   ],
   "about": "Shiva's cosmic dance, seen at Chidambaram on Ardra in Margazhi; Kerala keeps it as Thiruvathira.",
   "url": "https://aniketshetty.com/muhurtha/festivals/arudra-darisanam/"
  }
 ]
}