Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 1997
The Gowri Panchang is the South Indian daily almanac used across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals with the Tamil solar month and Thiruvalluvar year. Tap a day for the eight Gowri Nalla Neram windows of the daytime and the night.
Nalla Neram (auspicious): Uthi, Amirdha, Laabam, Dhanam, Sugam. Times to avoid: Rogam, Soram, Visham. Tap a day for the day and night Gowri windows.
April 1997
Shaka Samvat 1919 (Ishwara)
Kaliyugam 5097 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2027 · Kaliyugam 5098 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2028
Panguni – Chithirai
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.
Gowri Panchang 1997 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gowri Panchang lists 292 dates in 1997, opening with Kalashtami on 1 January and closing with Ishti on 30 December. Of these, 223 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 29 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1918 – 1919.
January 1997 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 5 Jan | Sun | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 7 Jan | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Jan | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Jan | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Jan | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Jan | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Jan | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Jan | Mon | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panjami |
| 13 Jan | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Jan | Tue | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shasti |
| 15 Jan | Wed | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Sapthami |
| 16 Jan | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Jan | Sun | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 Jan | Sun | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 24 Jan | Fri | Thaipusam | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 31 Jan | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
February 1997 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb | Tue | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 5 Feb | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 6 Feb | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Feb | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 10 Feb | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 11 Feb | Tue | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 12 Feb | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 13 Feb | Thu | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 13 Feb | Thu | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 14 Feb | Fri | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Feb | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 17 Feb | Mon | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 Feb | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 21 Feb | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 Feb | Fri | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Feb | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Sat | Masi Magam | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Feb | Sun | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 26 Feb | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
March 1997 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 Mar | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Mar | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 7 Mar | Fri | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Mar | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Mar | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Mar | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Mar | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 16 Mar | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Mar | Wed | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 21 Mar | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Mar | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 31 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
April 1997 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Thu | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 10 Apr | Thu | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 10 Apr | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 12 Apr | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Sapthami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vishu | Shukla Sapthami |
| 15 Apr | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Apr | Tue | Rama Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Karaga | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 26 Apr | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 29 Apr | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
May 1997 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Sat | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 4 May | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 5 May | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 May | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 May | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 May | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 May | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 9 May | Fri | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 9 May | Fri | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 10 May | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 12 May | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 14 May | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 15 May | Thu | Sita Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 18 May | Sun | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 May | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 May | Tue | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 21 May | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 May | Wed | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Thu | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 May | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 29 May | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
June 1997 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Sun | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 2 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 3 Jun | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 4 Jun | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 5 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jun | Thu | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 10 Jun | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 13 Jun | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Jun | Mon | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 18 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Fri | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 Jun | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 27 Jun | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 30 Jun | Mon | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
July 1997 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Jul | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jul | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Jul | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 10 Jul | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 11 Jul | Fri | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Shasti |
| 13 Jul | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Jul | Tue | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Egadashi |
| 17 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 19 Jul | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 19 Jul | Sat | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Jul | Sun | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jul | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 26 Jul | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 28 Jul | Mon | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Navami |
| 30 Jul | Wed | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 31 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
August 1997 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Aadi Perukku | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 3 Aug | Sun | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Sun | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Aug | Wed | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 7 Aug | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 8 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 9 Aug | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 11 Aug | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Aug | Thu | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 16 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 17 Aug | Sun | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 21 Aug | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 24 Aug | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 28 Aug | Thu | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 31 Aug | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
September 1997 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 1 Sep | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 1 Sep | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Sep | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Gowri Habba | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 6 Sep | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 7 Sep | Sun | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 7 Sep | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 8 Sep | Mon | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 10 Sep | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 13 Sep | Sat | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Sep | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 17 Sep | Wed | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 19 Sep | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Sep | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 27 Sep | Sat | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
October 1997 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 1 Oct | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 1 Oct | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Oct | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 10 Oct | Fri | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Sat | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 11 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 12 Oct | Sun | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 13 Oct | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Oct | Thu | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Thu | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Oct | Sat | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Oct | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 26 Oct | Sun | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Dhanteras | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 31 Oct | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 31 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 31 Oct | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
November 1997 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 2 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 4 Nov | Tue | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 4 Nov | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 8 Nov | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Nov | Mon | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 11 Nov | Tue | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Egadashi |
| 12 Nov | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 15 Nov | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 17 Nov | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 21 Nov | Fri | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
| 25 Nov | Tue | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 29 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 29 Nov | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 30 Nov | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
December 1997 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 5 Dec | Fri | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 5 Dec | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 5 Dec | Fri | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 7 Dec | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Dec | Wed | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 11 Dec | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 12 Dec | Fri | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 13 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 13 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 14 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Dec | Sun | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Dec | Tue | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 17 Dec | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 21 Dec | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 29 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
What happened in the sky in 1997
Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 1997 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Gowri Habba fell on 5 September, 12 days earlier in the year than in 1996 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1997
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gowri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 6:53 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Maha Shivaratri | Maasi Amavasai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Mar 10:09 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Panguni Pournami | Not visible |
| 2 Sep 5:33 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Gowri Habba | Aavani Shukla Pirathamai | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:16 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Purattasi Krishna Pirathamai | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1997
Neither of the slow grahas changed sign in 1997: it was a whole year of Guru (Jupiter) in Makara and Shani (Saturn) in Meena. Rahu entered Simha on 24 June 1997, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 1997
How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 1997?
The Gowri Panchang lists 292 dates in 1997, of which 223 are vrats. The first is Kalashtami on Wednesday, 1 January 1997, and the last is Ishti on Tuesday, 30 December 1997.
What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 1997?
The first major observances of 1997 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 13 January 1997
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 14 January 1997
- Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, 15 January 1997
- Thaipusam - Friday, 24 January 1997
- Vasant Panchami - Tuesday, 11 February 1997
- Ratha Saptami - Thursday, 13 February 1997
Which month of 1997 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?
August 1997 is the fullest month with 29 dates, including Masik Shivaratri, Aadi Perukku, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Aadi Amavasai, Amavasya, Ishti, Karkidaka Vavu Bali.
Which traditional year does 1997 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?
The Gregorian year 1997 spans Shaka Samvat 1918 – 1919. 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 1997 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1997 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 1997?
1997 had 4 eclipses:
- 9 March 1997 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 March 1997 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 2 September 1997 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 1997 - 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 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1997?
No. Neither of the slow grahas crossed a sign boundary in 1997 - it was a full year of Guru (Jupiter) in Makara</strong> and <strong>Shani (Saturn) in Meena.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 1997?
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 Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac opens on the current month.
About the Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac
The Gowri Panchang is the South Indian daily almanac used across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals with the Tamil solar month and Thiruvalluvar year. Tap a day for the eight Gowri Nalla Neram windows of the daytime and the night.
This is the South Indian Gowri Panchangam. Tap a day for the eight Gowri Nalla Neram windows of the daytime and the night. Uthi, Amirdha, Laabam, Dhanam and Sugam are the auspicious hours; Rogam, Soram and Visham are set aside. The yearly grid still carries tithi, nakshatra and South Indian festivals, with the Tamil solar month and Thiruvalluvar 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, Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam, and the Gowri Nalla Neram tables for day and night. 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.
