Gowri Panchang - South Indian Almanac 2018
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.
May 2018
Shaka Samvat 1940 (Vilambi)
Kaliyugam 5119 · Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2049
Chithirai – Vaikasi
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 2018 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gowri Panchang lists 293 dates in 2018, opening with Anvadhan on 1 January and closing with Kalashtami on 29 December. Of these, 221 are vrats (fasting observances). March is the fullest month with 30 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1939 – 1940. 2018 carries an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2018 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 2 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Jan | Tue | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Shukla Pournami |
| 2 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 8 Jan | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 12 Jan | Fri | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 16 Jan | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Jan | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Jan | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 21 Jan | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 22 Jan | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 22 Jan | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 24 Jan | Wed | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 24 Jan | Wed | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 25 Jan | Thu | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 25 Jan | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 27 Jan | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 29 Jan | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Thaipusam | Shukla Pournami |
February 2018 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 3 Feb | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 7 Feb | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 11 Feb | Sun | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Feb | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 Feb | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 Feb | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Feb | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 19 Feb | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 21 Feb | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 23 Feb | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 26 Feb | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 27 Feb | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
March 2018 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Mar | Thu | Holika Dahan | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Mar | Thu | Masi Magam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 1 Mar | Thu | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 2 Mar | Fri | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 2 Mar | Fri | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 2 Mar | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 5 Mar | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 9 Mar | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 15 Mar | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 17 Mar | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Mar | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 17 Mar | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 20 Mar | Tue | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 21 Mar | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 25 Mar | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 25 Mar | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 29 Mar | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Karaga | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
April 2018 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 8 Apr | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vishu | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 16 Apr | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 23 Apr | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 26 Apr | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 26 Apr | Thu | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Egadashi |
| 27 Apr | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 28 Apr | Sat | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
May 2018 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 3 May | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 7 May | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 11 May | Fri | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 13 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 May | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 15 May | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 May | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 15 May | Tue | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 May | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 18 May | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 20 May | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 22 May | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 25 May | Fri | Padmini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 26 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 28 May | Mon | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 29 May | Tue | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 May | Tue | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 29 May | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 30 May | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
June 2018 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 6 Jun | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Parama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 11 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 12 Jun | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 13 Jun | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Jun | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 14 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 18 Jun | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 20 Jun | Wed | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Astami |
| 20 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 25 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 27 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 27 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
July 2018 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 6 Jul | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 10 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 11 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 12 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 12 Jul | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 13 Jul | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 13 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 17 Jul | Tue | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Panjami |
| 17 Jul | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 20 Jul | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 24 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 28 Jul | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 31 Jul | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
August 2018 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Fri | Aadi Perukku | Krishna Shasti |
| 4 Aug | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Navami |
| 7 Aug | Tue | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 9 Aug | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 9 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 16 Aug | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 18 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 23 Aug | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 24 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 30 Aug | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
September 2018 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 3 Sep | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 6 Sep | Thu | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 7 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 8 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 10 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Gowri Habba | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 17 Sep | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 22 Sep | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 23 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Sep | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Sep | Mon | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 25 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Sep | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 28 Sep | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
October 2018 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Oct | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 7 Oct | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Oct | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Oct | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 10 Oct | Wed | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 17 Oct | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 22 Oct | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 27 Oct | Sat | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 31 Oct | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
November 2018 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | Sat | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 5 Nov | Mon | Dhanteras | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 5 Nov | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Nov | Tue | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 9 Nov | Fri | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 16 Nov | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Nov | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
December 2018 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Mon | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 4 Dec | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 5 Dec | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 6 Dec | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Dec | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 11 Dec | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 13 Dec | Thu | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 15 Dec | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Dhanurmasam Begins | Shukla Navami |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Thasami |
| 20 Dec | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 22 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Dec | Sat | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 Dec | Sun | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 29 Dec | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
What happened in the sky in 2018
Beyond the dates the Gowri Panchang lists, 2018 brought 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha, running from 16 May 2018 to 13 June 2018. Gowri Habba fell on 12 September, 19 days later in the year than in 2017 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2018
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gowri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 6:59 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Thaipusam | Thai Pournami | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 16 Feb 2:21 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days after Maha Shivaratri | Maasi Shukla Pirathamai | Not visible |
| 13 Jul 8:31 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Aani Amavasai | Not visible |
| 28 Jul 1:51 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Guru Purnima | Aadi Krishna Pirathamai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 11 Aug 3:16 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Aadi Amavasai | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2018
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 7:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
Frequently asked questions about the Gowri Panchang 2018
How many festivals and vrats does the Gowri Panchang list in 2018?
The Gowri Panchang lists 293 dates in 2018, of which 221 are vrats. The first is Anvadhan on Monday, 1 January 2018, and the last is Kalashtami on Saturday, 29 December 2018.
What are the main festival dates in the Gowri Panchang for 2018?
The first major observances of 2018 are:
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) - Tuesday, 2 January 2018
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 2018
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 2018
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 15 January 2018
- Vasant Panchami - Monday, 22 January 2018
- Ratha Saptami - Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Which month of 2018 has the most observances in the Gowri Panchang?
March 2018 is the fullest month with 30 dates, including Anvadhan, Holika Dahan, Masi Magam, Phalguna Purnima Vrat, Attukal Pongala, Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga, Ishti, Sankashti Chaturthi.
Which traditional year does 2018 correspond to in the Gowri Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2018 spans Shaka Samvat 1939 – 1940. 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 2018 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2018 carried an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (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 2018 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2018?
2018 had 5 eclipses:
- 31 January 2018 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 16 February 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 13 July 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 July 2018 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 11 August 2018 - Partial 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 2018?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2018:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 11 October 2018
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 2018?
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.
