Nityananda Trayodashi
The appearance of Shri Nityananda Prabhu.
Vaishnava (ISKCON)
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, 19 February 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, 8 February 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, 28 January 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, 16 February 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 5 February 2031 |
Dates are for Mumbai. A tithi that changes close to sunrise or sunset can fall a day earlier or later in another city, so for your own town open the festival in the app.
When it falls
13th day of the waxing moon, in Magha. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
The story
Shri Nityananda Prabhu appeared in Ekachakra, Bengal, in 1474, on the thirteenth day of the bright fortnight of Magha. He is honoured as the closest companion of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who carried the holy name to everyone.
How it is kept
Devotees fast until noon, sing kirtans, read about his life and share a feast.
Common questions
When is Nityananda Trayodashi in 2027?
In 2027, Nityananda Trayodashi falls on Friday, 19 February 2027 in Mumbai. Dates for other years are in the table above.
How is the date of Nityananda Trayodashi decided?
13th day of the waxing moon, in Magha. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
How is Nityananda Trayodashi kept?
Devotees fast until noon, sing kirtans, read about his life and share a feast.
Other festivals nearby
Open the Muhurtha app to see Nityananda Trayodashi for your own town, with the exact time its tithi begins and ends. How every festival is dated.
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