Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 2009
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.
August 2009
Shaka Samvat 1931 (Virodhi)
Kaliyugam 5110 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2040
Aadi – Aavani
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 2009 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gowri Panchang lists 296 dates in 2009, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 2 January and closing with Pausha Purnima Vrat on 31 December. Of these, 224 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 28 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1930 – 1931.
January 2009 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 4 Jan | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Egadashi |
| 8 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 10 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 10 Jan | Sat | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 10 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 11 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Jan | Sun | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 15 Jan | Thu | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Panjami |
| 17 Jan | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 21 Jan | Wed | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 23 Jan | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 24 Jan | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 25 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 25 Jan | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 26 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Jan | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 31 Jan | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
February 2009 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 2 Feb | Mon | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 2 Feb | Mon | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 3 Feb | Tue | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 3 Feb | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 5 Feb | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 7 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 8 Feb | Sun | Thaipusam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 9 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 10 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 12 Feb | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 16 Feb | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 20 Feb | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 22 Feb | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 23 Feb | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 24 Feb | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 24 Feb | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 24 Feb | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 25 Feb | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 28 Feb | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
March 2009 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 4 Mar | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 8 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Masi Magam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Attukal Pongala | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Mar | Wed | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Mar | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 18 Mar | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 26 Mar | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 26 Mar | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 26 Mar | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 27 Mar | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 27 Mar | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 29 Mar | Sun | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 30 Mar | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 31 Mar | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
April 2009 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Karaga | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 10 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Panjami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Vishu | Krishna Panjami |
| 17 Apr | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 23 Apr | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 24 Apr | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 24 Apr | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 28 Apr | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 30 Apr | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
May 2009 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 3 May | Sun | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 4 May | Mon | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Thasami |
| 5 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 6 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 7 May | Thu | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 8 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 8 May | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 9 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 May | Sat | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 10 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 12 May | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 17 May | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 20 May | Wed | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 22 May | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 22 May | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 24 May | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 24 May | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 24 May | Sun | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 25 May | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 27 May | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 29 May | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 31 May | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
June 2009 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun | Wed | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 4 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 11 Jun | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 15 Jun | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 20 Jun | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 21 Jun | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 23 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 26 Jun | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 27 Jun | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Astami |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
July 2009 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Wed | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 6 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 6 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 7 Jul | Tue | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 11 Jul | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 15 Jul | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Navami |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Egadashi |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 19 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 21 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 21 Jul | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 22 Jul | Wed | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jul | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jul | Wed | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 25 Jul | Sat | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 25 Jul | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 26 Jul | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 26 Jul | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 29 Jul | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 31 Jul | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
August 2009 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Sat | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 2 Aug | Sun | Aadi Perukku | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Aug | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 13 Aug | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 14 Aug | Fri | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 18 Aug | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 18 Aug | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 20 Aug | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 Aug | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 Aug | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 Aug | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Gowri Habba | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 24 Aug | Mon | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
September 2009 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 2 Sep | Wed | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 3 Sep | Thu | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 5 Sep | Sat | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 8 Sep | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 11 Sep | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 17 Sep | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 18 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Sep | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 19 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 22 Sep | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 28 Sep | Mon | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 28 Sep | Mon | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 30 Sep | Wed | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
October 2009 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 3 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 3 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 3 Oct | Sat | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Oct | Wed | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 11 Oct | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 15 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 16 Oct | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 18 Oct | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 21 Oct | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 22 Oct | Thu | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 23 Oct | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 24 Oct | Sat | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 26 Oct | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 29 Oct | Thu | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
November 2009 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Nov | Mon | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 3 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 5 Nov | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 9 Nov | Mon | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
| 12 Nov | Thu | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Nov | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 20 Nov | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 22 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 23 Nov | Mon | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 23 Nov | Mon | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 25 Nov | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 28 Nov | Sat | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 29 Nov | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
December 2009 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Tue | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 2 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Dec | Wed | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 3 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 5 Dec | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 14 Dec | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 20 Dec | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 22 Dec | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Egadashi |
| 29 Dec | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 31 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Dec | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Dec | Thu | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
What happened in the sky in 2009
Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 2009 brought 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 4 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Gowri Habba fell on 23 August, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2008 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2009
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gowri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 1:28 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Thai Amavasai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 9 Feb 8:08 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Thaipusam | Thai Pournami | Penumbral only |
| 7 Jul 3:08 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Aani Pournami | Not visible |
| 22 Jul 8:05 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Aadi Pooram | Aadi Amavasai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 6 Aug 6:09 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Aadi Pournami | Penumbral only |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2009
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 6:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
| 30 Jul 7:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Makara re-entry while retrograde |
| 10 Sep 12:10 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Simha → Kanya |
| 20 Dec 12:20 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Dhanu on 17 November 2009, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 2009
How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 2009?
The Gowri Panchang lists 296 dates in 2009, of which 224 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Friday, 2 January 2009, and the last is Pausha Purnima Vrat on Thursday, 31 December 2009.
What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 2009?
The first major observances of 2009 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Wednesday, 7 January 2009
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) - Saturday, 10 January 2009
- Bhogi / Lohri - Tuesday, 13 January 2009
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Wednesday, 14 January 2009
- Mattu Pongal - Thursday, 15 January 2009
- Vasant Panchami - Saturday, 31 January 2009
Which month of 2009 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?
October 2009 is the fullest month with 28 dates, including Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Ashwina Purnima Vrat, Sharad Purnima, Ashwina Purnima, Ishti, Valmiki Jayanti, Atla Taddi.
Which traditional year does 2009 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2009 spans Shaka Samvat 1930 – 1931. 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 2009 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2009 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 2009?
2009 had 5 eclipses:
- 26 January 2009 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 9 February 2009 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 7 July 2009 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 22 July 2009 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 6 August 2009 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak 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 2009?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2009:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kumbha on 1 May 2009
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 30 July 2009, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kanya on 10 September 2009
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kumbha on 20 December 2009
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 2009?
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.
