Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 2012
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 2012
Shaka Samvat 1934 (Nandana)
Kaliyugam 5112 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2042 · Kaliyugam 5113 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043
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 2012 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gowri Panchang lists 295 dates in 2012, opening with Masik Durgashtami on 1 January and closing with Ishti on 29 December. Of these, 223 are vrats (fasting observances). January is the fullest month with 27 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1933 – 1934. 2012 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2012 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 4 Jan | Wed | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 5 Jan | Thu | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 5 Jan | Thu | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Egadashi |
| 6 Jan | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Panjami |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Sapthami |
| 16 Jan | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 16 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Astami |
| 19 Jan | Thu | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 20 Jan | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 21 Jan | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 22 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 22 Jan | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 27 Jan | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 28 Jan | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 28 Jan | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 31 Jan | Tue | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 31 Jan | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
February 2012 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Thaipusam | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Feb | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 17 Feb | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 19 Feb | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 20 Feb | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 21 Feb | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 Feb | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 Feb | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 25 Feb | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
March 2012 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 4 Mar | Sun | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 6 Mar | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 7 Mar | Wed | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 7 Mar | Wed | Masi Magam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Attukal Pongala | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 Mar | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 11 Mar | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 19 Mar | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 20 Mar | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 25 Mar | Sun | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
April 2012 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 5 Apr | Thu | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Karaga | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 7 Apr | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 9 Apr | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Navami |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vishu | Krishna Navami |
| 16 Apr | Mon | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 20 Apr | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 20 Apr | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 23 Apr | Mon | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 27 Apr | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
May 2012 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Wed | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 2 May | Wed | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Egadashi |
| 3 May | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 4 May | Fri | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 5 May | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 5 May | Sat | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 6 May | Sun | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 May | Sun | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 May | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 6 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 9 May | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 12 May | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 16 May | Wed | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 18 May | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 19 May | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 20 May | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 May | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 May | Sun | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 May | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 25 May | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 26 May | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 29 May | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 31 May | Thu | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
June 2012 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 3 Jun | Sun | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jun | Mon | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 7 Jun | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 11 Jun | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 15 Jun | Fri | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 16 Jun | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 19 Jun | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Jun | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 20 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 25 Jun | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 27 Jun | Wed | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Astami |
| 27 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 29 Jun | Fri | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
July 2012 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 4 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 6 Jul | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 10 Jul | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 14 Jul | Sat | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 17 Jul | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 18 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 18 Jul | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 24 Jul | Tue | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 24 Jul | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 26 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 30 Jul | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
August 2012 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Aug | Wed | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 2 Aug | Thu | Aadi Perukku | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Aug | Thu | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Aug | Thu | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Aug | Thu | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 5 Aug | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 9 Aug | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 10 Aug | Fri | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Navami |
| 13 Aug | Mon | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Aug | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Padmini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 29 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Adhik Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Adhik Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
September 2012 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 8 Sep | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Parama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 16 Sep | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Sep | Tue | Gowri Habba | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 18 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 23 Sep | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
October 2012 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Mon | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Oct | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 Oct | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Oct | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 Oct | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 Oct | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Oct | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 16 Oct | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 27 Oct | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 28 Oct | Sun | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 30 Oct | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
November 2012 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Thu | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 6 Nov | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 12 Nov | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 15 Nov | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 21 Nov | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 27 Nov | Tue | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
December 2012 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 6 Dec | Thu | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
| 9 Dec | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 11 Dec | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 11 Dec | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 14 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Dhanurmasam Begins | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 20 Dec | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 23 Dec | Sun | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 23 Dec | Sun | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Egadashi |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 27 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 28 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Dec | Fri | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Dec | Fri | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
What happened in the sky in 2012
Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 2012 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 18 August 2012 to 16 September 2012. Gowri Habba fell on 18 September, 19 days later in the year than in 2011 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2012
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gowri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 5:22 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Shani Jayanti | Vaikasi Shukla Pirathamai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 4 Jun 4:33 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Vaikasi Pournami | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 14 Nov 3:41 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Aippasi Shukla Pirathamai | Not visible |
| 28 Nov 8:03 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Nanak Jayanti | Karthikai 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 2012
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 6:40 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 17 May 9:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 4 Aug 8:50 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Kanya → Tula |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Tula on 23 December 2012, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 2012
How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 2012?
The Gowri Panchang lists 295 dates in 2012, of which 223 are vrats. The first is Masik Durgashtami on Sunday, 1 January 2012, and the last is Ishti on Saturday, 29 December 2012.
What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 2012?
The first major observances of 2012 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Thursday, 5 January 2012
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) - Sunday, 8 January 2012
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 14 January 2012
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 15 January 2012
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 16 January 2012
- Vasant Panchami - Saturday, 28 January 2012
Which month of 2012 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?
January 2012 is the fullest month with 27 dates, including Masik Durgashtami, Dharma Savarni Manvadi, Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan), Pausha Purnima Vrat.
Which traditional year does 2012 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2012 spans Shaka Samvat 1933 – 1934. 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 2012 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2012 carried an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2012 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2012?
2012 had 4 eclipses:
- 21 May 2012 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 4 June 2012 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 14 November 2012 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 November 2012 - 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 2012?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2012:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kanya on 16 May 2012, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishabha on 17 May 2012
- Shani (Saturn) entered Tula on 4 August 2012
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 2012?
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.
