Bengali Panjika 2011
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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Bangabda 1418
Bhadro – Ashshin
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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 2011 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Bengali Panjika lists 273 dates in 2011, opening with Shani Pradosh Vrat on 1 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 28 December. Of these, 208 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 29 dates. The year runs through Bangabda 1417 – 1418.
January 2011 Poush – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Jan | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Jan | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Jan | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jan | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Jan | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Navami |
| 15 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Dashami |
| 16 Jan | Sun | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jan | Sun | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Jan | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jan | Wed | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jan | Wed | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jan | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 26 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Jan | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 31 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
February 2011 Magh – Falgun
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Feb | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Feb | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 8 Feb | Tue | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Feb | Thu | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 11 Feb | Fri | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Feb | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Feb | Mon | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Feb | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Feb | Fri | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Feb | Fri | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Feb | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 24 Feb | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Feb | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
March 2011 Falgun – Choitro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Wed | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Mar | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Mar | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Mar | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Mar | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Mar | Wed | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Mar | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Mar | Sun | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 Mar | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Mar | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 26 Mar | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Mar | Wed | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 31 Mar | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
April 2011 Choitro – Boishakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Apr | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Apr | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Apr | Mon | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 6 Apr | Wed | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Apr | Mon | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 11 Apr | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Apr | Tue | Basanti Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 12 Apr | Tue | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Charak Puja & Gajan | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Apr | Fri | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Apr | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Apr | Sun | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Apr | Mon | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Apr | Mon | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Apr | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 24 Apr | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Apr | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Apr | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
May 2011 Boishakh – Joishtho
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 May | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 May | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 May | Thu | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 6 May | Fri | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 May | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 May | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 May | Thu | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 13 May | Fri | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 May | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 May | Mon | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 May | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 May | Tue | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 May | Tue | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 May | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 May | Wed | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 May | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 May | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 May | Sat | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 May | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 May | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
June 2011 Joishtho – Asharh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jun | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jun | Wed | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Jun | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Jun | Tue | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Jun | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Jun | Sun | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jun | Wed | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Jun | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Jun | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 27 Jun | Mon | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Jun | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 29 Jun | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jun | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Jun | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
July 2011 Asharh – Shrabon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 8 Jul | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Jul | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 10 Jul | Sun | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 10 Jul | Sun | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Jul | Mon | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Jul | Sun | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 18 Jul | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 23 Jul | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Jul | Tue | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Jul | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Jul | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jul | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jul | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
August 2011 Shrabon – Bhadro
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Aug | Thu | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Aug | Tue | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 13 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Aug | Sat | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Aug | Sat | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Aug | Wed | Manasa Puja | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 17 Aug | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 21 Aug | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 Aug | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Aug | Tue | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 25 Aug | Thu | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Aug | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 27 Aug | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Aug | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Aug | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Aug | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Aug | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Aug | Wed | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
September 2011 Bhadro – Ashshin
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Thu | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 2 Sep | Fri | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 3 Sep | Sat | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Sep | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Sep | Mon | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Sep | Mon | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Sep | Tue | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Sep | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Sep | Fri | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 25 Sep | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Sep | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Sep | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Sep | Tue | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Sep | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Sep | Wed | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
October 2011 Ashshin – Kartik
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Oct | Mon | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 4 Oct | Tue | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Oct | Wed | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 5 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Oct | Thu | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 6 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 7 Oct | Fri | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Oct | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Oct | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Oct | Sun | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Oct | Mon | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Oct | Tue | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Oct | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Kali Puja | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Oct | Fri | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 28 Oct | Fri | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
November 2011 Kartik – Ogrohayon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | Thu | Goshthashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 3 Nov | Thu | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Ashtami |
| 3 Nov | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Nov | Sun | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Nov | Mon | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 7 Nov | Mon | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 8 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Nov | Wed | Kartik Puja | Krishna Panchami |
| 18 Nov | Fri | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 21 Nov | Mon | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Nov | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Nov | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 24 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Nov | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Nov | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
December 2011 Ogrohayon – Poush
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Dec | Tue | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Dec | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 16 Dec | Fri | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 17 Dec | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 21 Dec | Wed | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 22 Dec | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 23 Dec | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 24 Dec | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Dec | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
What happened in the sky in 2011
Beyond the dates the Bengali Panjika lists, 2011 brought 6 eclipses - 4 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Bhogi / Lohri fell on 14 January, 1 day later in the year than in 2010 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2011
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Bengali date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2:20 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Poush Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 2 Jun 2:46 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Shani Jayanti | Joishtho Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 16 Jun 1:42 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Asharh Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 1 Jul 2:08 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Asharh Amavasya | Not visible |
| 25 Nov 11:50 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ogrohayon Amavasya | Not visible |
| 10 Dec 8:01 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ogrohayon Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2011
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Meena → Mesha |
| 15 Nov 10:20 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Kanya → Tula |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Vrishchika on 6 June 2011, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Bengali Panjika 2011
How many festivals and vrats does the Bengali Panjika list in 2011?
The Bengali Panjika lists 273 dates in 2011, of which 208 are vrats. The first is Shani Pradosh Vrat on Saturday, 1 January 2011, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Wednesday, 28 December 2011.
What are the main festival dates in the Bengali Panjika for 2011?
The first major observances of 2011 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 14 January 2011
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 15 January 2011
- Vasant Panchami - Tuesday, 8 February 2011
- Bhishma Ashtami - Friday, 11 February 2011
- Maha Shivaratri - Wednesday, 2 March 2011
- Holika Dahan - Saturday, 19 March 2011
Which month of 2011 has the most observances in the Bengali Panjika?
October 2011 is the fullest month with 29 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 2011 correspond to in the Bengali Panjika?
The Gregorian year 2011 spans Bangabda 1417 – 1418. 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 2011 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2011 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 2011?
2011 had 6 eclipses:
- 4 January 2011 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 2 June 2011 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 16 June 2011 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 1 July 2011 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 25 November 2011 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 10 December 2011 - Total 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 2011?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2011:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mesha on 8 May 2011
- Shani (Saturn) entered Tula on 15 November 2011
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 2011?
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.
