Gowri Panchang

Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 2003

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.

January 2003

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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.

Gowri Panchang 2003 - festivals and vrats through the year

The Gowri Panchang lists 293 dates in 2003, opening with Masik Shivaratri on 1 January and closing with Masik Durgashtami on 30 December. Of these, 224 are vrats (fasting observances). May is the fullest month with 29 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1924 – 1925.

January 2003 Margazhi – Thai

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Jan Wed Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
2 Jan Thu Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
2 Jan Thu Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
2 Jan Thu Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
3 Jan Fri Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
6 Jan Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
8 Jan Wed Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
10 Jan Fri Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
13 Jan Mon Bhogi / Lohri Shukla Thasami
14 Jan Tue Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
14 Jan Tue Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal Shukla Egadashi
14 Jan Tue Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
14 Jan Tue Vaikunta Ekadashi Shukla Egadashi
15 Jan Wed Mattu Pongal Shukla Duvadasi
15 Jan Wed Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
18 Jan Sat Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
18 Jan Sat Pausha Purnima Vrat Shukla Pournami
18 Jan Sat Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
19 Jan Sun Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
19 Jan Sun Thaipusam Krishna Pirathamai
25 Jan Sat Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Astami
28 Jan Tue Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
29 Jan Wed Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
30 Jan Thu Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi

February 2003 Thai – Maasi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Feb Sat Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
1 Feb Sat Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
2 Feb Sun Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
5 Feb Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
6 Feb Thu Vasant Panchami Shukla Panjami
7 Feb Fri Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
8 Feb Sat Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat Shukla Sapthami
8 Feb Sat Ratha Saptami Shukla Sapthami
9 Feb Sun Bhishma Ashtami Shukla Astami
9 Feb Sun Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
13 Feb Thu Jaya Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
14 Feb Fri Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
16 Feb Sun Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
16 Feb Sun Magha Purnima Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
16 Feb Sun Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
17 Feb Mon Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
17 Feb Mon Masi Magam Krishna Pirathamai
18 Feb Tue Attukal Pongala Krishna Thuthiyai
20 Feb Thu Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Sathurthi
23 Feb Sun Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
26 Feb Wed Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Thasami
28 Feb Fri Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi

March 2003 Maasi – Panguni

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Mar Sat Maha Shivaratri Krishna Sathuradasi
2 Mar Sun Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
2 Mar Sun Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
3 Mar Mon Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
3 Mar Mon Ishti Vrat Krishna Amavasai
7 Mar Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
9 Mar Sun Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
11 Mar Tue Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
14 Mar Fri Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
16 Mar Sun Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Thirayodasi
18 Mar Tue Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
18 Mar Tue Holika Dahan Shukla Pournami
18 Mar Tue Panguni Uthiram Shukla Pournami
18 Mar Tue Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
18 Mar Tue Savarni Manvadi Vrat Shukla Pournami
19 Mar Wed Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga Krishna Pirathamai
19 Mar Wed Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
21 Mar Fri Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Sathurthi
24 Mar Mon Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
28 Mar Fri Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
30 Mar Sun Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
30 Mar Sun Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi

April 2003 Panguni – Chithirai

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Apr Tue Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
1 Apr Tue Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
1 Apr Tue Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
2 Apr Wed Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
2 Apr Wed Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Shukla Pirathamai
4 Apr Fri Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat Shukla Thiruthiyai
5 Apr Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Thiruthiyai
7 Apr Mon Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami
10 Apr Thu Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
11 Apr Fri Rama Navami Shukla Navami
13 Apr Sun Kamada Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
14 Apr Mon Puthandu (Tamil New Year) Shukla Duvadasi
14 Apr Mon Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
14 Apr Mon Vishu Shukla Duvadasi
16 Apr Wed Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
16 Apr Wed Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
16 Apr Wed Chithirai Thiruvizha Shukla Pournami
16 Apr Wed Hanuman Jayanti Shukla Pournami
16 Apr Wed Karaga Shukla Pournami
16 Apr Wed Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat Shukla Pournami
17 Apr Thu Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
19 Apr Sat Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
23 Apr Wed Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
27 Apr Sun Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
28 Apr Mon Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
29 Apr Tue Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi

May 2003 Chithirai – Vaikasi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 May Thu Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
1 May Thu Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
1 May Thu Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
2 May Fri Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
4 May Sun Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) Shukla Thiruthiyai
4 May Sun Parashurama Jayanti Shukla Thiruthiyai
5 May Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
7 May Wed Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
9 May Fri Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
10 May Sat Sita Navami Shukla Navami
11 May Sun Thrissur Pooram Shukla Thasami
12 May Mon Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
13 May Tue Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
14 May Wed Narasimha Jayanti Shukla Thirayodasi
15 May Thu Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
15 May Thu Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
16 May Fri Buddha Purnima Shukla Pournami
16 May Fri Ishti Vrat Shukla Pournami
16 May Fri Narada Jayanti Shukla Pournami
16 May Fri Vaikasi Visakam Shukla Pournami
19 May Mon Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Sathurthi
22 May Thu Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
26 May Mon Apara Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
28 May Wed Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
29 May Thu Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
30 May Fri Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
30 May Fri Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
31 May Sat Ishti Vrat Krishna Amavasai
31 May Sat Shani Jayanti Krishna Amavasai

June 2003 Vaikasi – Aani

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
4 Jun Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
5 Jun Thu Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami
8 Jun Sun Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
10 Jun Tue Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Thasami
12 Jun Thu Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Thirayodasi
14 Jun Sat Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Batuka Bhairava Jayanti Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Eruvaka Purnima Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Kabirdas Jayanti Shukla Pournami
14 Jun Sat Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat Shukla Pournami
15 Jun Sun Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
17 Jun Tue Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
21 Jun Sat Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
25 Jun Wed Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
26 Jun Thu Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
27 Jun Fri Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
29 Jun Sun Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
29 Jun Sun Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
29 Jun Sun Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
30 Jun Mon Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai

July 2003 Aani – Aadi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
3 Jul Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
5 Jul Sat Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
6 Jul Sun Ani Thirumanjanam Shukla Sapthami
7 Jul Mon Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
9 Jul Wed Raivata Manvadi Vrat Shukla Thasami
10 Jul Thu Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
11 Jul Fri Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
13 Jul Sun Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
13 Jul Sun Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
13 Jul Sun Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat Shukla Pournami
13 Jul Sun Guru Purnima Shukla Pournami
14 Jul Mon Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
16 Jul Wed Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
17 Jul Thu Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) Krishna Sathurthi
21 Jul Mon Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Astami
24 Jul Thu Aadi Krithigai Krishna Thasami
25 Jul Fri Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
26 Jul Sat Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
27 Jul Sun Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
28 Jul Mon Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
28 Jul Mon Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
29 Jul Tue Aadi Amavasai Vrat Krishna Amavasai
29 Jul Tue Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
29 Jul Tue Ishti Vrat Krishna Amavasai
29 Jul Tue Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat Krishna Amavasai

August 2003 Aadi – Aavani

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Aug Fri Aadi Pooram Shukla Thiruthiyai
1 Aug Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Thiruthiyai
3 Aug Sun Aadi Perukku Shukla Panjami
3 Aug Sun Nag Panchami Shukla Panjami
3 Aug Sun Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami
5 Aug Tue Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
8 Aug Fri Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
8 Aug Fri Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat Shukla Egadashi
9 Aug Sat Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
11 Aug Mon Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
11 Aug Mon Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
12 Aug Tue Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Shukla Pournami
12 Aug Tue Gayatri Jayanti Shukla Pournami
12 Aug Tue Ishti Vrat Shukla Pournami
12 Aug Tue Raksha Bandhan Shukla Pournami
15 Aug Fri Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
19 Aug Tue Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
20 Aug Wed Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Astami
23 Aug Sat Aja Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
25 Aug Mon Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
26 Aug Tue Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
27 Aug Wed Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
27 Aug Wed Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
27 Aug Wed Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
28 Aug Thu Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
30 Aug Sat Gowri Habba Shukla Thiruthiyai
30 Aug Sat Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat Shukla Thiruthiyai
31 Aug Sun Ganesh Chaturthi Shukla Sathurthi

September 2003 Aavani – Purattasi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Sep Mon Rishi Panchami Vrat Shukla Panjami
1 Sep Mon Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami
2 Sep Tue Balarama Jayanti Shukla Shasti
6 Sep Sat Parsva Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
8 Sep Mon Onam (Thiruvonam) Shukla Thirayodasi
8 Sep Mon Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Thirayodasi
9 Sep Tue Anant Chaturdashi Shukla Sathuradasi
10 Sep Wed Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
10 Sep Wed Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Shukla Pournami
10 Sep Wed Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
11 Sep Thu Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
11 Sep Thu Pitru Paksha Begins Krishna Pirathamai
14 Sep Sun Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Sathurthi
18 Sep Thu Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
22 Sep Mon Indira Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
23 Sep Tue Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
24 Sep Wed Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
25 Sep Thu Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
25 Sep Thu Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
25 Sep Thu Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya Krishna Sathuradasi
26 Sep Fri Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
26 Sep Fri Ishti Vrat Krishna Amavasai
26 Sep Fri Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) Krishna Amavasai
29 Sep Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
30 Sep Tue Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami

October 2003 Purattasi – Aippasi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
4 Oct Sat Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja Shukla Navami
4 Oct Sat Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat Shukla Navami
4 Oct Sat Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) Shukla Navami
6 Oct Mon Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
7 Oct Tue Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
9 Oct Thu Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
9 Oct Thu Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Sathuradasi
9 Oct Thu Sharad Purnima Shukla Sathuradasi
10 Oct Fri Ashwina Purnima Vrat Shukla Pournami
10 Oct Fri Ishti Vrat Shukla Pournami
10 Oct Fri Valmiki Jayanti Shukla Pournami
13 Oct Mon Atla Taddi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
18 Oct Sat Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Astami
21 Oct Tue Rama Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Thasami
23 Oct Thu Dhanteras Krishna Thirayodasi
24 Oct Fri Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
24 Oct Fri Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) Krishna Sathuradasi
25 Oct Sat Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
25 Oct Sat Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
25 Oct Sat Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Krishna Amavasai
26 Oct Sun Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
27 Oct Mon Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej Shukla Thuthiyai
28 Oct Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Thiruthiyai
30 Oct Thu Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) Shukla Shasti

November 2003 Aippasi – Karthikai

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Nov Sat Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
4 Nov Tue Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
5 Nov Wed Tamasa Manvadi Vrat Shukla Duvadasi
5 Nov Wed Tulsi Vivah Shukla Duvadasi
6 Nov Thu Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Thirayodasi
8 Nov Sat Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
8 Nov Sat Guru Nanak Jayanti Shukla Pournami
8 Nov Sat Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali Shukla Pournami
8 Nov Sat Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
8 Nov Sat Uttama Manvadi Vrat Shukla Pournami
9 Nov Sun Ishti Vrat Shukla Pournami
12 Nov Wed Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
16 Nov Sun Kalabhairav Jayanti Krishna Sapthami
17 Nov Mon Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Astami
20 Nov Thu Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Egadashi
21 Nov Fri Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Duvadasi
22 Nov Sat Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
23 Nov Sun Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
23 Nov Sun Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
23 Nov Sun Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Sathuradasi
24 Nov Mon Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
27 Nov Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
28 Nov Fri Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Panjami
29 Nov Sat Champa Shashti Shukla Shasti
29 Nov Sat Subramanya Shashti Shukla Shasti

December 2003 Karthikai – Margazhi

Date Day Festival / Vrat Tithi
1 Dec Mon Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami
4 Dec Thu Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Shukla Egadashi
6 Dec Sat Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat Shukla Thirayodasi
7 Dec Sun Karthigai Deepam Shukla Sathuradasi
8 Dec Mon Anvadhan Vrat Shukla Pournami
8 Dec Mon Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Shukla Pournami
8 Dec Mon Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat Shukla Pournami
9 Dec Tue Ishti Vrat Krishna Pirathamai
12 Dec Fri Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Krishna Thiruthiyai
16 Dec Tue Dhanurmasam Begins Krishna Sapthami
16 Dec Tue Kalashtami Vrat Krishna Sapthami
19 Dec Fri Saphala Ekadashi Vrat Krishna Thasami
21 Dec Sun Masik Shivaratri Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
21 Dec Sun Pradosh Vrat Vrat Krishna Thirayodasi
23 Dec Tue Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
23 Dec Tue Anvadhan Vrat Krishna Amavasai
23 Dec Tue Darsha Amavasya Vrat Krishna Amavasai
24 Dec Wed Ishti Vrat Shukla Pirathamai
26 Dec Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat Shukla Sathurthi
28 Dec Sun Skanda Shashthi Vrat Shukla Shasti
30 Dec Tue Masik Durgashtami Vrat Shukla Astami

What happened in the sky in 2003

Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 2003 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Gowri Habba fell on 30 August, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2002 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.

Eclipses of 2003

Date (IST) Eclipse Gowri date Seen from India
16 May 9:10 AM Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Buddha Purnima Vaikasi Pournami Not visible
31 May 9:38 AM Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Shani Jayanti Vaikasi Amavasai Yes - Sutak observed
9 Nov 6:48 AM Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Guru Nanak Jayanti Aippasi Pournami Yes - Sutak observed
24 Nov 4:19 AM Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) Karthikai Shukla Pirathamai Not visible

Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.

Guru and Shani in 2003

Date Graha Sign change
8 Jan 2:00 PM Shani (Saturn) Mithuna → Vrishabha re-entry while retrograde
7 Apr 8:20 PM Shani (Saturn) Vrishabha → Mithuna
30 Jul 12:00 PM Guru (Jupiter) Karka → Simha

Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Mesha on 6 September 2003, carrying the eclipse axis with it.

Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 2003

How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 2003?

The Gowri Panchang lists 293 dates in 2003, of which 224 are vrats. The first is Masik Shivaratri on Wednesday, 1 January 2003, and the last is Masik Durgashtami on Tuesday, 30 December 2003.

What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 2003?

The first major observances of 2003 are:

  • Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 13 January 2003
  • Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 14 January 2003
  • Vaikunta Ekadashi - Tuesday, 14 January 2003
  • Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, 15 January 2003
  • Thaipusam - Sunday, 19 January 2003
  • Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 6 February 2003
Which month of 2003 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?

May 2003 is the fullest month with 29 dates, including Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Ishti, Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej), Parashurama Jayanti, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Skanda Shashthi.

Which traditional year does 2003 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?

The Gregorian year 2003 spans Shaka Samvat 1924 – 1925. 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 2003 have an Adhik Maas?

No. 2003 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 2003?

2003 had 4 eclipses:

  • 16 May 2003 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
  • 31 May 2003 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
  • 9 November 2003 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
  • 24 November 2003 - Total 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 2003?

Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2003:

  • Shani (Saturn) entered Vrishabha on 8 January 2003, moving retrograde
  • Shani (Saturn) entered Mithuna on 7 April 2003
  • Guru (Jupiter) entered Simha on 30 July 2003

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 2003?

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.

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