Gujarati Panchang 1976
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 1976
Gujarati Samvat 2031 (Kshaya)
Maha – Phaguna
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.
Gujarati Panchang 1976 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gujarati Panchang lists 263 dates in 1976, opening with Amavasya on 1 January and closing with Masik Durgashtami on 28 December. Of these, 214 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 28 dates. The year runs through Gujarati Samvat 2031 – 2032.
January 1976 Posh – Maha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 1 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 1 Jan | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 2 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 5 Jan | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 9 Jan | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Bhogi / Lohri | Sud Baras |
| 14 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 15 Jan | Thu | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Sud Teras |
| 16 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 16 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 17 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 17 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 23 Jan | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 27 Jan | Tue | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 28 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 29 Jan | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 30 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 30 Jan | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 31 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
February 1976 Maha – Phaguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 5 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Sud Pancham |
| 7 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Satam |
| 8 Feb | Sun | Bhishma Ashtami | Sud Atham |
| 8 Feb | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 11 Feb | Wed | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 13 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 15 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 15 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 15 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Feb | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 22 Feb | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 25 Feb | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 27 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 28 Feb | Sat | Maha Shivaratri | Vad Chaudas |
| 29 Feb | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Feb | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
March 1976 Phaguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 5 Mar | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 9 Mar | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 12 Mar | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 13 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 15 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 15 Mar | Mon | Holika Dahan | Sud Chaudas |
| 15 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 16 Mar | Tue | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Sud Punam |
| 16 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 16 Mar | Tue | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 19 Mar | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 22 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 30 Mar | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Mar | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 31 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 31 Mar | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Sud Padvo |
April 1976 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Fri | Gangaur | Sud Treej |
| 2 Apr | Fri | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 3 Apr | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 8 Apr | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 9 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Sud Nom |
| 10 Apr | Sat | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Dasham |
| 12 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Hanuman Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 15 Apr | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 17 Apr | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 21 Apr | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 24 Apr | Sat | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 26 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 27 Apr | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 28 Apr | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 28 Apr | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 29 Apr | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 Apr | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
May 1976 Vaishakha – Jetha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Sud Treej |
| 2 May | Sun | Parashurama Jayanti | Sud Treej |
| 3 May | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 7 May | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 8 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Sud Nom |
| 10 May | Mon | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 11 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 12 May | Wed | Narasimha Jayanti | Sud Teras |
| 13 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 13 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Sud Punam |
| 13 May | Thu | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 14 May | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 14 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Vad Padvo |
| 16 May | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 20 May | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 24 May | Mon | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 26 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 27 May | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 28 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 28 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 29 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 29 May | Sat | Shani Jayanti | Vad Amas |
June 1976 Jetha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 8 Jun | Tue | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 9 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 11 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 11 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 11 Jun | Fri | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Kabirdas Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 15 Jun | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 19 Jun | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 23 Jun | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 24 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 25 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 27 Jun | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 27 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 27 Jun | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 28 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
July 1976 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 5 Jul | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 7 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 7 Jul | Wed | Gauri Vrat (Morakat) Begins Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 9 Jul | Fri | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 9 Jul | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 11 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Sud Punam |
| 12 Jul | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 14 Jul | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Vad Pancham |
| 19 Jul | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 23 Jul | Fri | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 24 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 25 Jul | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 26 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 26 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 27 Jul | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 27 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 30 Jul | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 31 Jul | Sat | Nag Panchami | Sud Pancham |
August 1976 Shravana – Bhadarvo
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 5 Aug | Thu | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Sud Dasham |
| 6 Aug | Fri | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 7 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 9 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 9 Aug | Mon | Gayatri Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 9 Aug | Mon | Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) | Sud Punam |
| 9 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Sud Punam |
| 9 Aug | Mon | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 10 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 13 Aug | Fri | Bol Choth (Bahula Chauth) Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 13 Aug | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Randhan Chhath Vrat | Vad Pancham |
| 16 Aug | Mon | Shitala Satam Vrat | Vad Chhath |
| 17 Aug | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 18 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Vad Atham |
| 21 Aug | Sat | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 23 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 23 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 25 Aug | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 25 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 25 Aug | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 26 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Sud Treej |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 28 Aug | Sat | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 29 Aug | Sun | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Sud Pancham |
| 30 Aug | Mon | Balarama Jayanti | Sud Chhath |
September 1976 Bhadarvo – Aso
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
| 4 Sep | Sat | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 5 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 7 Sep | Tue | Anant Chaturdashi | Sud Chaudas |
| 8 Sep | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 8 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 8 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 9 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 9 Sep | Thu | Pitru Paksha Begins | Vad Padvo |
| 12 Sep | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 16 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Satam |
| 20 Sep | Mon | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 21 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 22 Sep | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 23 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 23 Sep | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 23 Sep | Thu | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Vad Amas |
| 24 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 24 Sep | Fri | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Sud Padvo |
| 27 Sep | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
October 1976 Aso – Kartak
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Fri | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Sud Nom |
| 2 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Sud Dasham |
| 3 Oct | Sun | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 5 Oct | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 7 Oct | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 7 Oct | Thu | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Chaudas |
| 7 Oct | Thu | Sharad Purnima | Sud Chaudas |
| 8 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 8 Oct | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 8 Oct | Fri | Valmiki Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 16 Oct | Sat | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 16 Oct | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 19 Oct | Tue | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 20 Oct | Wed | Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) | Vad Baras |
| 21 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Vad Teras |
| 21 Oct | Thu | Kali Chaudas | Vad Teras |
| 21 Oct | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Vad Chaudas |
| 22 Oct | Fri | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Vad Chaudas |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Vad Amas |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Sud Padvo |
| 26 Oct | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 27 Oct | Wed | Labh Pancham | Sud Pancham |
| 30 Oct | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
November 1976 Kartak – Magshar
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Tue | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 3 Nov | Wed | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 3 Nov | Wed | Tulsi Vivah | Sud Baras |
| 4 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Teras |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Sud Punam |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Sud Punam |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 6 Nov | Sat | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 7 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 10 Nov | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Treej |
| 14 Nov | Sun | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Vad Satam |
| 18 Nov | Thu | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 19 Nov | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 20 Nov | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 22 Nov | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Sud Padvo |
| 24 Nov | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Treej |
| 28 Nov | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
December 1976 Magshar – Posh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | Thu | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Sud Agiyaras |
| 3 Dec | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Sud Baras |
| 6 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 6 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 6 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Sud Punam |
| 7 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Padvo |
| 10 Dec | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Vad Choth |
| 14 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Vad Atham |
| 17 Dec | Fri | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Vad Agiyaras |
| 18 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Vad Baras |
| 19 Dec | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Vad Teras |
| 20 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 20 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Vad Chaudas |
| 21 Dec | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 21 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Vad Amas |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Sud Choth |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Sud Atham |
What happened in the sky in 1976
Beyond the dates the Gujarati Panchang lists, 1976 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 4 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Bhogi / Lohri fell on 14 January, 1 day later in the year than in 1975 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1976
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gujarati date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 3:53 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Vaishakha Amas | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 14 May 1:24 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Narada Jayanti | Vaishakha Vad Padvo | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 23 Oct 10:42 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Kartak Amas | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 7 Nov 4:31 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Guru Nanak Jayanti | Kartak Vad Padvo | Penumbral only |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 1976
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 6:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Meena → Mesha |
| 8 Jul 6:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 8 Dec 2:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mesha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Gujarati Panchang 1976
How many festivals and vrats does the Gujarati Panchang list in 1976?
The Gujarati Panchang lists 263 dates in 1976, of which 214 are vrats. The first is Amavasya on Thursday, 1 January 1976, and the last is Masik Durgashtami on Tuesday, 28 December 1976.
What are the main festival dates in the Gujarati Panchang for 1976?
The first major observances of 1976 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Wednesday, 14 January 1976
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Thursday, 15 January 1976
- Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 5 February 1976
- Bhishma Ashtami - Sunday, 8 February 1976
- Maha Shivaratri - Saturday, 28 February 1976
- Holika Dahan - Monday, 15 March 1976
Which month of 1976 has the most observances in the Gujarati Panchang?
August 1976 is the fullest month with 28 dates, including Masik Durgashtami, Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Shani Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Gayatri Jayanti, Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima), Raksha Bandhan.
Which traditional year does 1976 correspond to in the Gujarati Panchang?
The Gregorian year 1976 spans Gujarati Samvat 2031 – 2032. 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 1976 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1976 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 1976?
1976 had 4 eclipses:
- 29 April 1976 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 14 May 1976 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 23 October 1976 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 7 November 1976 - 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 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1976?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1976:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mesha on 25 February 1976
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishabha on 8 July 1976
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mesha on 8 December 1976, moving retrograde
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 1976?
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.
