Bengali Panjika 2008
The Bengali Panjika (Bangabda). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Bengali solar month and the San (Bangabda) year.
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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 2008 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Bengali Panjika lists 273 dates in 2008, opening with Saphala Ekadashi on 4 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 31 December. Of these, 208 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 29 dates. The year runs through Bangabda 1414 – 1415.
January 2008 Poush – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Fri | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 6 Jan | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Jan | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Jan | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Jan | Mon | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Shashthi |
| 15 Jan | Tue | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Saptami |
| 16 Jan | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 20 Jan | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jan | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 30 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
February 2008 Magh – Falgun
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 5 Feb | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Feb | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Feb | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Feb | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Feb | Wed | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Feb | Sun | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 20 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Feb | Thu | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 28 Feb | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
March 2008 Falgun – Choitro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Mar | Thu | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Mar | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Mar | Sat | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
April 2008 Choitro – Boishakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Wed | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 4 Apr | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Apr | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 9 Apr | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Basanti Puja | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Navami |
| 16 Apr | Wed | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Apr | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Apr | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
May 2008 Boishakh – Joishtho
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 3 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 May | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 7 May | Wed | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 8 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 12 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 May | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 15 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 May | Wed | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 May | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 May | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 31 May | Sat | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
June 2008 Joishtho – Asharh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Jun | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Jun | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Jun | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Jun | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Jun | Sun | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
July 2008 Asharh – Shrabon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Jul | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Jul | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 10 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 12 Jul | Sat | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 13 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Jul | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Jul | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 30 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jul | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
August 2008 Shrabon – Bhadro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Aug | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Aug | Tue | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Manasa Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 Aug | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Aug | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Aug | Sun | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 27 Aug | Wed | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 29 Aug | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
September 2008 Bhadro – Ashshin
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 3 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Sep | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Sep | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Sep | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 27 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
October 2008 Ashshin – Kartik
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Oct | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 7 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Oct | Wed | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 9 Oct | Thu | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Oct | Sat | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Oct | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Oct | Tue | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Oct | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Kali Puja | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
November 2008 Kartik – Ogrohayon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Goshthashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Nov | Fri | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 9 Nov | Sun | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Nov | Mon | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Nov | Mon | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Nov | Wed | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Nov | Sun | Kartik Puja | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 16 Nov | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 19 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
December 2008 Ogrohayon – Poush
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 6 Dec | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Dec | Tue | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 15 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 19 Dec | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Dec | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 31 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
What happened in the sky in 2008
Beyond the dates the Bengali Panjika lists, 2008 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 11 February, 19 days later in the year than in 2007 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2008
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Bengali date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 9:25 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Magh Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Feb 8:56 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Falgun Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 1 Aug 3:51 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shrabon Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 17 Aug 2:40 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Gayatri Jayanti | Bhadro Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2008
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 11:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Makara on 30 April 2008, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Bengali Panjika 2008
How many festivals and vrats does the Bengali Panjika list in 2008?
The Bengali Panjika lists 273 dates in 2008, of which 208 are vrats. The first is Saphala Ekadashi on Friday, 4 January 2008, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Wednesday, 31 December 2008.
What are the main festival dates in the Bengali Panjika for 2008?
The first major observances of 2008 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 14 January 2008
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 15 January 2008
- Vasant Panchami - Monday, 11 February 2008
- Bhishma Ashtami - Thursday, 14 February 2008
- Maha Shivaratri - Thursday, 6 March 2008
- Holika Dahan - Friday, 21 March 2008
Which month of 2008 has the most observances in the Bengali Panjika?
October 2008 is the fullest month with 29 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 2008 correspond to in the Bengali Panjika?
The Gregorian year 2008 spans Bangabda 1414 – 1415. 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 2008 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2008 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 2008?
2008 had 4 eclipses:
- 7 February 2008 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 February 2008 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 1 August 2008 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 17 August 2008 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2008?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2008:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 9 December 2008
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 2008?
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.
