Bengali Panjika 1970
The Bengali Panjika (Bangabda). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Bengali solar month and the San (Bangabda) year.
October 1970
Bangabda 1377
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Bengali Panjika 1970 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Bengali Panjika lists 275 dates in 1970, opening with Saphala Ekadashi on 4 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 31 December. Of these, 210 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 30 dates. The year runs through Bangabda 1376 – 1377.
January 1970 Poush – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Sun | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 6 Jan | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Jan | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Jan | Sun | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Jan | Sun | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 22 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 30 Jan | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
February 1970 Magh – Falgun
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Mon | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 Feb | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Feb | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Feb | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 9 Feb | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 10 Feb | Tue | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 12 Feb | Thu | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 13 Feb | Fri | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Feb | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Feb | Mon | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 20 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Feb | Fri | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Feb | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 28 Feb | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
March 1970 Falgun – Choitro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Mar | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 6 Mar | Fri | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Mar | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 15 Mar | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Mar | Wed | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Mon | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Mar | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 30 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
April 1970 Choitro – Boishakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Thu | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Basanti Puja | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Apr | Wed | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Navami |
| 17 Apr | Fri | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Apr | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 28 Apr | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
May 1970 Boishakh – Joishtho
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Fri | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 May | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 May | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 May | Thu | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 8 May | Fri | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 9 May | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 May | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 May | Thu | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 17 May | Sun | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 May | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 May | Tue | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 20 May | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 May | Wed | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 May | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 May | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 27 May | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 31 May | Sun | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
June 1970 Joishtho – Asharh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Jun | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Jun | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jun | Thu | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 Jun | Wed | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 12 Jun | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Jun | Mon | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Jun | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Jun | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
July 1970 Asharh – Shrabon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Jul | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 12 Jul | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jul | Tue | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 14 Jul | Tue | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Jul | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Jul | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 28 Jul | Tue | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 Jul | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
August 1970 Shrabon – Bhadro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 1 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Aug | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Aug | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Aug | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Aug | Thu | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Aug | Thu | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Aug | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Manasa Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Aug | Mon | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Aug | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Aug | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Aug | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
September 1970 Bhadro – Ashshin
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Tritiya |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 5 Sep | Sat | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Sep | Mon | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Sep | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Sep | Wed | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Sep | Fri | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 13 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 Sep | Mon | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Sep | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Sep | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Sep | Sat | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Sep | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Sep | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
October 1970 Ashshin – Kartik
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 1 Oct | Thu | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 6 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 7 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 8 Oct | Thu | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Oct | Fri | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 9 Oct | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 10 Oct | Sat | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 10 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Oct | Sun | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Oct | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Oct | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Oct | Wed | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Oct | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Kali Puja | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
November 1970 Kartik – Ogrohayon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 1 Nov | Sun | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Nov | Fri | Goshthashtami | Shukla Saptami |
| 7 Nov | Sat | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Nov | Tue | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Nov | Tue | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 12 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Nov | Thu | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Kartik Puja | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 20 Nov | Fri | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Nov | Tue | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Nov | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Nov | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Nov | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
December 1970 Ogrohayon – Poush
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 6 Dec | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 10 Dec | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Dec | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 31 Dec | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
What happened in the sky in 1970
Beyond the dates the Bengali Panjika lists, 1970 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - none of them visible from India. Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) fell on 15 April, 1 day later in the year than in 1969 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1970
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Bengali date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2:00 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Falgun Purnima | Not visible |
| 7 Mar 11:07 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Maha Shivaratri | Falgun Amavasya | Not visible |
| 17 Aug 8:53 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Gayatri Jayanti | Bhadro Purnima | Not visible |
| 1 Sep 3:24 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Ganesh Chaturthi | Bhadro Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
No eclipse of 1970 carried Sutak Kaal in India.
Guru and Shani in 1970
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 4:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Bengali Panjika 1970
How many festivals and vrats does the Bengali Panjika list in 1970?
The Bengali Panjika lists 275 dates in 1970, of which 210 are vrats. The first is Saphala Ekadashi on Sunday, 4 January 1970, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Thursday, 31 December 1970.
What are the main festival dates in the Bengali Panjika for 1970?
The first major observances of 1970 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Tuesday, 13 January 1970
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Wednesday, 14 January 1970
- Vasant Panchami - Tuesday, 10 February 1970
- Bhishma Ashtami - Friday, 13 February 1970
- Maha Shivaratri - Friday, 6 March 1970
- Holika Dahan - Sunday, 22 March 1970
Which month of 1970 has the most observances in the Bengali Panjika?
October 1970 is the fullest month with 30 dates, including Ishti, Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana), Vinayaka Chaturthi, Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi, Durga Puja — Maha Saptami, Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami, Daksha Savarni Manvadi, Durga Puja — Maha Navami.
Which traditional year does 1970 correspond to in the Bengali Panjika?
The Gregorian year 1970 spans Bangabda 1376 – 1377. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Did 1970 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1970 had twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Were there any eclipses in 1970?
1970 had 4 eclipses:
- 21 February 1970 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 March 1970 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 August 1970 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 1 September 1970 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
None of them carried Sutak Kaal in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1970?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1970:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 11 December 1970
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 1970?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The Bengali Panjika opens on the current month.
About the Bengali Panjika
The Bengali Panjika (Bangabda). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Bengali solar month and the San (Bangabda) year.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
