Bengali Panjika 1973
The Bengali Panjika (Bangabda). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Bengali solar month and the San (Bangabda) year.
November 1973
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Bengali Panjika 1973 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Bengali Panjika lists 271 dates in 1973, opening with Som Pradosh Vrat on 1 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 28 December. Of these, 207 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 31 dates. The year runs through Bangabda 1379 – 1380.
January 1973 Poush – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Jan | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Jan | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jan | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Jan | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jan | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Jan | Tue | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
February 1973 Magh – Falgun
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Feb | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Feb | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 8 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Feb | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 Feb | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Feb | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 Feb | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 Feb | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Feb | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
March 1973 Falgun – Choitro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Mar | Sat | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Mar | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Mar | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Mar | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Mar | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Mar | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Mar | Thu | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Mar | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Mar | Mon | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Mar | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
April 1973 Choitro – Boishakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 1 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 Apr | Tue | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Apr | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Apr | Wed | Basanti Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Apr | Wed | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Apr | Tue | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
May 1973 Boishakh – Joishtho
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 May | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 May | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 May | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 May | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 May | Fri | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 5 May | Sat | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 May | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 10 May | Thu | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 12 May | Sat | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 May | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 May | Tue | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 May | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 May | Wed | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 May | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 May | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 May | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 28 May | Mon | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 May | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 May | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
June 1973 Joishtho – Asharh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jun | Fri | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 6 Jun | Wed | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Jun | Mon | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Jun | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Jun | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Jun | Tue | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
July 1973 Asharh – Shrabon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Jul | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Jul | Sat | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Jul | Thu | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Jul | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jul | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
August 1973 Shrabon – Bhadro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Aug | Thu | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Aug | Fri | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 13 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Aug | Mon | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Thu | Manasa Puja | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 24 Aug | Fri | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Thu | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
September 1973 Bhadro – Ashshin
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sat | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 2 Sep | Sun | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Sep | Sat | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Sep | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 11 Sep | Tue | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 Sep | Sat | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Sep | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Sep | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
October 1973 Ashshin – Kartik
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 4 Oct | Thu | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Oct | Sat | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Oct | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 Oct | Mon | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Kali Puja | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 28 Oct | Sun | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Oct | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
November 1973 Kartik – Ogrohayon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | Sat | Goshthashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Nov | Tue | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 8 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Nov | Fri | Kartik Puja | Krishna Saptami |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Ashtami |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
December 1973 Ogrohayon – Poush
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Dec | Thu | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Dec | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 9 Dec | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 9 Dec | Sun | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 10 Dec | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 15 Dec | Sat | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 20 Dec | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Dec | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 22 Dec | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Dec | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
What happened in the sky in 1973
Beyond the dates the Bengali Panjika lists, 1973 brought 7 eclipses - 3 solar and 4 lunar - of which 5 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) fell on 14 April, 1 day earlier in the year than in 1972 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1973
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Bengali date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 9:15 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Poush Amavasya | Not visible |
| 19 Jan 2:47 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magh Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 16 Jun 2:19 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Asharh Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 30 Jun 5:07 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Asharh Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 15 Jul 5:08 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Asharh Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 10 Dec 7:14 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ogrohayon Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Dec 8:31 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Poush Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 1973
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 10 Jun 7:30 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
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 1973
How many festivals and vrats does the Bengali Panjika list in 1973?
The Bengali Panjika lists 271 dates in 1973, of which 207 are vrats. The first is Som Pradosh Vrat on Monday, 1 January 1973, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Friday, 28 December 1973.
What are the main festival dates in the Bengali Panjika for 1973?
The first major observances of 1973 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 1973
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 1973
- Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 8 February 1973
- Maha Shivaratri - Saturday, 3 March 1973
- Holika Dahan - Sunday, 18 March 1973
- Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga - Monday, 19 March 1973
Which month of 1973 has the most observances in the Bengali Panjika?
October 1973 is the fullest month with 31 dates, including Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi, Durga Puja — Maha Saptami, Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami, Daksha Savarni Manvadi, Durga Puja — Maha Navami, Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela), Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami), Papankusha Ekadashi.
Which traditional year does 1973 correspond to in the Bengali Panjika?
The Gregorian year 1973 spans Bangabda 1379 – 1380. 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 1973 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1973 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 1973?
1973 had 7 eclipses:
- 4 January 1973 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 19 January 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 16 June 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 30 June 1973 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 15 July 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 10 December 1973 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 December 1973 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1973?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1973:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 25 January 1973
- Shani (Saturn) entered Mithuna on 10 June 1973
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 1973?
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.
