Bengali Panjika 1981
The Bengali Panjika (Bangabda). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Bengali solar month and the San (Bangabda) year.
October 1981
Bangabda 1388
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Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
Bengali Panjika 1981 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Bengali Panjika lists 275 dates in 1981, opening with Saphala Ekadashi on 2 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 30 December. Of these, 210 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 31 dates. The year runs through Bangabda 1387 – 1388.
January 1981 Poush – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Fri | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 4 Jan | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Jan | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Jan | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Jan | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Navami |
| 16 Jan | Fri | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 31 Jan | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
February 1981 Magh – Falgun
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Feb | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Feb | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Feb | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 9 Feb | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 11 Feb | Wed | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 12 Feb | Thu | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Feb | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 26 Feb | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
March 1981 Falgun – Choitro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 Mar | Wed | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Mar | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Mar | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Mar | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Mar | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
April 1981 Choitro – Boishakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Wed | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Apr | Sat | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Apr | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Basanti Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 13 Apr | Mon | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Dashami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Apr | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
May 1981 Boishakh – Joishtho
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 May | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 May | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 May | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 May | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 May | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 May | Wed | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 May | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 14 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 May | Wed | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 May | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 26 May | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 May | Fri | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 31 May | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
June 1981 Joishtho – Asharh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Jun | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Jun | Tue | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Jun | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Jun | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 24 Jun | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Jun | Sun | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Jun | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
July 1981 Asharh – Shrabon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jul | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 9 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Jul | Sat | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 12 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 Jul | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 27 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 29 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Jul | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 Jul | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
August 1981 Shrabon – Bhadro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 8 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Aug | Tue | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Manasa Puja | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Aug | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Aug | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Aug | Mon | Nandotsav | Krishna Dashami |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
September 1981 Bhadro – Ashshin
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 2 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 6 Sep | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Sep | Sun | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 13 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Sep | Mon | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Sep | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Sep | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Sep | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Sep | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Sep | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
October 1981 Ashshin – Kartik
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Oct | Mon | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 6 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Oct | Wed | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 7 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Oct | Thu | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 8 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Oct | Fri | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Oct | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Oct | Mon | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Oct | Mon | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Oct | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Oct | Mon | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Kali Puja | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
November 1981 Kartik – Ogrohayon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Thu | Goshthashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Nov | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Nov | Fri | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Kartik Puja | Krishna Panchami |
| 18 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 24 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
December 1981 Ogrohayon – Poush
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Dec | Mon | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 11 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 15 Dec | Tue | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Panchami |
| 18 Dec | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 21 Dec | Mon | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
What happened in the sky in 1981
Beyond the dates the Bengali Panjika lists, 1981 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) fell on 14 April, 1 day earlier in the year than in 1980 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1981
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Bengali date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 1:19 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magh Purnima | Not visible |
| 5 Feb 3:38 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Magh Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 17 Jul 10:16 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Shrabon Purnima | Not visible |
| 31 Jul 9:15 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shrabon Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1981
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 1:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Mithuna on 24 December 1981, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Bengali Panjika 1981
How many festivals and vrats does the Bengali Panjika list in 1981?
The Bengali Panjika lists 275 dates in 1981, of which 210 are vrats. The first is Saphala Ekadashi on Friday, 2 January 1981, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Wednesday, 30 December 1981.
What are the main festival dates in the Bengali Panjika for 1981?
The first major observances of 1981 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Tuesday, 13 January 1981
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Wednesday, 14 January 1981
- Vasant Panchami - Monday, 9 February 1981
- Bhishma Ashtami - Thursday, 12 February 1981
- Maha Shivaratri - Wednesday, 4 March 1981
- Holika Dahan - Friday, 20 March 1981
Which month of 1981 has the most observances in the Bengali Panjika?
October 1981 is the fullest month with 31 dates, including Vinayaka Chaturthi, 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).
Which traditional year does 1981 correspond to in the Bengali Panjika?
The Gregorian year 1981 spans Bangabda 1387 – 1388. 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 1981 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1981 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 1981?
1981 had 4 eclipses:
- 20 January 1981 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 February 1981 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 July 1981 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 31 July 1981 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1981?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1981:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Tula on 27 October 1981
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 1981?
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.
