Gujarati Panchang 1954
The Gujarati Panchang (Vikram Samvat with the Kartika new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Samvat year and the Amanta month.
February 1954
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Maha – Phaguna
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Gujarati Panchang 1954 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gujarati Panchang lists 264 dates in 1954, opening with Shani Pradosh Vrat on 2 January and closing with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 29 December. Of these, 215 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 26 dates. The year runs through Gujarati Samvat 2009 – 2010.
January 1954 Posh – Maha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 3 Jan | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 4 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 4 Jan | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 5 Jan | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 5 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 8 Jan | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 12 Jan | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 13 Jan | Wed | Bhogi / Lohri | Sud Nom |
| 14 Jan | Thu | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Sud Dasham |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 16 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 18 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 18 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 19 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 19 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 30 Jan | Sat | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
February 1954 Maha – Phaguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 2 Feb | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 3 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 3 Feb | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 4 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 6 Feb | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 7 Feb | Sun | Vasant Panchami | Sud Choth |
| 9 Feb | Tue | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Satam |
| 10 Feb | Wed | Bhishma Ashtami | Sud Atham |
| 10 Feb | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 13 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 15 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 17 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 17 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 17 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 18 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 21 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 25 Feb | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
March 1954 Phaguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Mon | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 2 Mar | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 3 Mar | Wed | Maha Shivaratri | Vad Teras |
| 4 Mar | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 4 Mar | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 5 Mar | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 5 Mar | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 12 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 15 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 16 Mar | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 18 Mar | Thu | Holika Dahan | Sud Chaudas |
| 18 Mar | Thu | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 19 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 19 Mar | Fri | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Sud Punam |
| 19 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 19 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 20 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 23 Mar | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 30 Mar | Tue | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Dasham |
April 1954 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 2 Apr | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 3 Apr | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 3 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 3 Apr | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 4 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 4 Apr | Sun | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Sud Padvo |
| 6 Apr | Tue | Gangaur | Sud Treej |
| 6 Apr | Tue | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 6 Apr | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 10 Apr | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 11 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Sud Nom |
| 13 Apr | Tue | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 15 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 17 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 17 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 18 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 18 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 18 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 21 Apr | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 26 Apr | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 29 Apr | Thu | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 30 Apr | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
May 1954 Vaishakha – Jetha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 2 May | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 2 May | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 2 May | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 3 May | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 4 May | Tue | Parashurama Jayanti | Sud Beej |
| 5 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Sud Treej |
| 6 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 10 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 10 May | Mon | Sita Navami | Sud Atham |
| 13 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 15 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 16 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Sud Chaudas |
| 17 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 17 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Sud Punam |
| 17 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 18 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 18 May | Tue | Narada Jayanti | Vad Padvo |
| 21 May | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 25 May | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 28 May | Fri | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 29 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 30 May | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 31 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 31 May | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
June 1954 Jetha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 1 Jun | Tue | Shani Jayanti | Vad Amas |
| 4 Jun | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 8 Jun | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 13 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 15 Jun | Tue | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 15 Jun | Tue | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Kabirdas Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jun | Wed | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 17 Jun | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 19 Jun | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 23 Jun | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 26 Jun | Sat | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Dasham |
| 28 Jun | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 28 Jun | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 30 Jun | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Jun | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Jun | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
July 1954 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 4 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 8 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 10 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Sud Dasham |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Gauri Vrat (Morakat) Begins Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 13 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 13 Jul | Tue | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 15 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 15 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Sud Punam |
| 19 Jul | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 22 Jul | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 26 Jul | Mon | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 27 Jul | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 28 Jul | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 29 Jul | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Jul | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Jul | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Jul | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
August 1954 Shravana – Bhadarvo
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 3 Aug | Tue | Nag Panchami | Sud Pancham |
| 7 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 10 Aug | Tue | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Sud Agiyaras |
| 10 Aug | Tue | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 11 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 13 Aug | Fri | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Gayatri Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) | Sud Punam |
| 14 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Sud Punam |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 17 Aug | Tue | Bol Choth (Bahula Chauth) Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 17 Aug | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 19 Aug | Thu | Randhan Chhath Vrat | Vad Chhath |
| 20 Aug | Fri | Shitala Satam Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 21 Aug | Sat | Krishna Janmashtami | Vad Atham |
| 24 Aug | Tue | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 25 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 26 Aug | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Aug | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 31 Aug | Tue | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 31 Aug | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Treej |
September 1954 Bhadarvo – Aso
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Sud Choth |
| 2 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Sud Pancham |
| 3 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Sud Chhath |
| 5 Sep | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 9 Sep | Thu | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 10 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 11 Sep | Sat | Anant Chaturdashi | Sud Teras |
| 12 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Sep | Sun | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 13 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 13 Sep | Mon | Pitru Paksha Begins | Vad Padvo |
| 15 Sep | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 19 Sep | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 22 Sep | Wed | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 24 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 25 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 26 Sep | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Sep | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Sep | Sun | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Vad Amas |
| 27 Sep | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 28 Sep | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Sud Padvo |
October 1954 Aso – Kartak
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 6 Oct | Wed | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Nom |
| 7 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Sud Dasham |
| 8 Oct | Fri | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 9 Oct | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 11 Oct | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 11 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 11 Oct | Mon | Sharad Purnima | Sud Chaudas |
| 12 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Oct | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Oct | Tue | Valmiki Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 18 Oct | Mon | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 18 Oct | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) | Vad Agiyaras |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Dhanteras | Vad Baras |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Kali Chaudas | Vad Teras |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 25 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Vad Chaudas |
| 26 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Vad Amas |
| 27 Oct | Wed | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Sud Padvo |
| 27 Oct | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 28 Oct | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Sud Beej |
| 30 Oct | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
November 1954 Kartak – Magshar
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Mon | Labh Pancham | Sud Pancham |
| 4 Nov | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 7 Nov | Sun | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 8 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 8 Nov | Mon | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 8 Nov | Mon | Tulsi Vivah | Sud Baras |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Sud Punam |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 13 Nov | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 17 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Vad Atham |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 22 Nov | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 23 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 25 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Nov | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 29 Nov | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
December 1954 Magshar – Posh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 6 Dec | Mon | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 7 Dec | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 9 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 9 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 9 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 10 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 13 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 16 Dec | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 20 Dec | Mon | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 22 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 23 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Dec | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
What happened in the sky in 1954
Beyond the dates the Gujarati Panchang lists, 1954 brought 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 7 February, 19 days later in the year than in 1953 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1954
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gujarati date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 8:01 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Posh Amas | Not visible |
| 19 Jan 8:01 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Maha Punam | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 30 Jun 6:02 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashadha Amas | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 16 Jul 5:50 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Ashadha Punam | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 25 Dec 1:06 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Posh Amas | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1954
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 4:20 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
| 9 Sep 6:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Dhanu on 30 January 1954, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Gujarati Panchang 1954
How many festivals and vrats does the Gujarati Panchang list in 1954?
The Gujarati Panchang lists 264 dates in 1954, of which 215 are vrats. The first is Shani Pradosh Vrat on Saturday, 2 January 1954, and the last is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Wednesday, 29 December 1954.
What are the main festival dates in the Gujarati Panchang for 1954?
The first major observances of 1954 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Wednesday, 13 January 1954
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Thursday, 14 January 1954
- Vasant Panchami - Sunday, 7 February 1954
- Bhishma Ashtami - Wednesday, 10 February 1954
- Maha Shivaratri - Wednesday, 3 March 1954
- Holika Dahan - Thursday, 18 March 1954
Which month of 1954 has the most observances in the Gujarati Panchang?
August 1954 is the fullest month with 26 dates, including Vinayaka Chaturthi, Nag Panchami, Masik Durgashtami, Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Shravana Purnima Vrat, Anvadhan.
Which traditional year does 1954 correspond to in the Gujarati Panchang?
The Gregorian year 1954 spans Gujarati Samvat 2009 – 2010. 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 1954 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1954 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 1954?
1954 had 5 eclipses:
- 5 January 1954 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 19 January 1954 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 30 June 1954 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 16 July 1954 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 25 December 1954 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1954?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1954:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mithuna on 20 April 1954
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 9 September 1954
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 1954?
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 Gujarati Panchang opens on the current month.
About the Gujarati Panchang
The Gujarati Panchang (Vikram Samvat with the Kartika new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Samvat year and the Amanta month.
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, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). 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.


