Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 2016
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.
September 2016
Shaka Samvat 1938 (Durmukha)
Kaliyugam 5117 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2047
Aavani – Purattasi
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 2016 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gowri Panchang lists 292 dates in 2016, opening with Kalashtami on 2 January and closing with Ishti on 29 December. Of these, 223 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 31 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1937 – 1938.
January 2016 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 Jan | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 8 Jan | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 10 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 13 Jan | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Jan | Thu | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panjami |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shasti |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 16 Jan | Sat | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Sapthami |
| 17 Jan | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 21 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 23 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jan | Sun | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jan | Sun | Thaipusam | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Jan | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
February 2016 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb | Thu | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 7 Feb | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 11 Feb | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 12 Feb | Fri | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Feb | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 14 Feb | Sun | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 14 Feb | Sun | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 15 Feb | Mon | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Feb | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Feb | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Masi Magam | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 24 Feb | Wed | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Thuthiyai |
| 26 Feb | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
March 2016 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 5 Mar | Sat | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 7 Mar | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Mar | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Mar | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Mar | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Mar | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 16 Mar | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 22 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 27 Mar | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 31 Mar | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
April 2016 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Sun | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 5 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Apr | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Apr | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 10 Apr | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 12 Apr | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Vishu | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 17 Apr | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 18 Apr | Mon | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 19 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 21 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Karaga | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Apr | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 29 Apr | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
May 2016 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Tue | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 4 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 5 May | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 May | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 May | Sun | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 9 May | Mon | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 10 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 11 May | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 May | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 14 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 17 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 May | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 20 May | Fri | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 May | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 May | Sat | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 May | Sat | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 22 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 May | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 29 May | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
June 2016 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Wed | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 2 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 3 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Jun | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 4 Jun | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 5 Jun | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jun | Sun | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Jun | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 10 Jun | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 12 Jun | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Jun | Thu | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 17 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 19 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 21 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 Jun | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 27 Jun | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 30 Jun | Thu | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
July 2016 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Jul | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 9 Jul | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 10 Jul | Sun | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Shasti |
| 12 Jul | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Jul | Thu | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 15 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 16 Jul | Sat | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 17 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 Jul | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 26 Jul | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 29 Jul | Fri | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Thasami |
| 30 Jul | Sat | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 31 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
August 2016 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Aadi Perukku | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Aug | Fri | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 6 Aug | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 7 Aug | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 8 Aug | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 11 Aug | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 12 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Aug | Sun | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 15 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 17 Aug | Wed | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 17 Aug | Wed | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Aug | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 21 Aug | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 24 Aug | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 25 Aug | Thu | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 28 Aug | Sun | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 29 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 30 Aug | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 31 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 31 Aug | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
September 2016 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 1 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Sep | Sun | Gowri Habba | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 4 Sep | Sun | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 5 Sep | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 6 Sep | Tue | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 7 Sep | Wed | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 7 Sep | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 9 Sep | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 13 Sep | Tue | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 14 Sep | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Sep | Thu | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 17 Sep | Sat | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 19 Sep | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 23 Sep | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 26 Sep | Mon | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 28 Sep | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 29 Sep | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasai |
October 2016 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 1 Oct | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Oct | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 6 Oct | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 10 Oct | Mon | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 12 Oct | Wed | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 13 Oct | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Oct | Tue | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 22 Oct | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 27 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 28 Oct | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 29 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasai |
| 31 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
November 2016 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 3 Nov | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 4 Nov | Fri | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 5 Nov | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 6 Nov | Sun | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 8 Nov | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 11 Nov | Fri | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Egadashi |
| 12 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 15 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 17 Nov | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 21 Nov | Mon | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Astami |
| 25 Nov | Fri | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 26 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 27 Nov | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
December 2016 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 5 Dec | Mon | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 5 Dec | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 5 Dec | Mon | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 7 Dec | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Dec | Sat | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 11 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 12 Dec | Mon | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 14 Dec | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 16 Dec | Fri | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 17 Dec | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 20 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 24 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 26 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 27 Dec | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 28 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 28 Dec | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 29 Dec | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
What happened in the sky in 2016
Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 2016 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Gowri Habba fell on 4 September, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2015 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2016
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gowri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 7:27 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Maha Shivaratri | Maasi Amavasai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 23 Mar 5:17 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Panguni Pournami | Penumbral only |
| 1 Sep 2:36 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Gowri Habba | Aavani Amavasai | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:24 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Purattasi Krishna Pirathamai | Penumbral only |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2016
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 9:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Simha on 30 January 2016, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 2016
How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 2016?
The Gowri Panchang lists 292 dates in 2016, of which 223 are vrats. The first is Kalashtami on Saturday, 2 January 2016, and the last is Ishti on Thursday, 29 December 2016.
What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 2016?
The first major observances of 2016 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Thursday, 14 January 2016
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Friday, 15 January 2016
- Mattu Pongal - Saturday, 16 January 2016
- Thaipusam - Sunday, 24 January 2016
- Vasant Panchami - Friday, 12 February 2016
- Ratha Saptami - Sunday, 14 February 2016
Which month of 2016 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?
August 2016 is the fullest month with 31 dates, including Masik Shivaratri, Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Perukku, Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Ishti.
Which traditional year does 2016 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2016 spans Shaka Samvat 1937 – 1938. 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 2016 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2016 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 2016?
2016 had 4 eclipses:
- 9 March 2016 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 23 March 2016 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 1 September 2016 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 2016 - 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 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2016?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2016:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kanya on 11 August 2016
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 2016?
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.
