Hindu Calendar - Panchangam 1979
The Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and any festivals or vrats, with the Vikram Samvat year and the lunar (Amanta) month.
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Hindu Calendar 1979 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Hindu Calendar lists 377 dates in 1979, opening with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 2 January and closing with Pradosh Vrat on 30 December. Of these, 234 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 45 dates. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2035 – 2036.
January 1979 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Jan | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 5 Jan | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Jan | Sun | Samba Dashami | Shukla Dashami |
| 8 Jan | Mon | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 Jan | Mon | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 Jan | Mon | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 16 Jan | Tue | Sakat Chauth Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 21 Jan | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Jan | Wed | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Jan | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Jan | Sun | Mauni Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
February 1979 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 2 Feb | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 3 Feb | Sat | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 4 Feb | Sun | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 4 Feb | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Feb | Wed | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 10 Feb | Sat | Thaipusam | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Feb | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Masi Magam | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Feb | Wed | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 15 Feb | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 19 Feb | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 23 Feb | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Feb | Sun | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 Feb | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Feb | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
March 1979 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 3 Mar | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 Mar | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Mar | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Mar | Fri | Khatu Shyam Falgun Mela | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Hola Mohalla | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Mar | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Rang Panchami | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Mar | Tue | Sheetala Saptami Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 21 Mar | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 21 Mar | Wed | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Mar | Sat | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Ghode Jatra | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Mar | Thu | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Gangaur | Shukla Tritiya |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
April 1979 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 2 Apr | Mon | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Ashokashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Apr | Thu | Basanti Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 5 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 8 Apr | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Apr | Tue | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Karaga | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Bisket Jatra | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Charak Puja & Gajan | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Jur Sital (Maithili New Year) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vaisakhi | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vishu | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 Apr | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Apr | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Apr | Sat | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
May 1979 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 3 May | Thu | Ganga Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 4 May | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 7 May | Mon | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 May | Thu | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 11 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 May | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 May | Sat | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 May | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 18 May | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 22 May | Tue | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 24 May | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 May | Fri | Vat Savitri Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 May | Sat | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 31 May | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
June 1979 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Fri | Jamai Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 1 Jun | Fri | Sital Sasthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Jun | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 3 Jun | Sun | Zyeth Atham (Kheer Bhawani Mela) | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Jun | Tue | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 6 Jun | Wed | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 9 Jun | Sat | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Eruvaka Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Snana Yatra | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 13 Jun | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 20 Jun | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 22 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Jun | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Jun | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 Jun | Tue | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 28 Jun | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 29 Jun | Fri | Hera Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Bipodtarini Vrata Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 30 Jun | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
July 1979 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sun | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Jul | Thu | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 5 Jul | Thu | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 6 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 6 Jul | Fri | Gauri Vrat (Morakat) Begins Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 8 Jul | Sun | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 8 Jul | Sun | Niladri Bije | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 12 Jul | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 Jul | Thu | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Jul | Thu | Hariyali Teej (Chhoti Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 28 Jul | Sat | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 28 Jul | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Jul | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
August 1979 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 3 Aug | Fri | Aadi Perukku | Shukla Dashami |
| 3 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 4 Aug | Sat | Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 4 Aug | Sat | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 7 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 7 Aug | Tue | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Gamha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Janai Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Aug | Fri | Kajari Teej (Badi / Satudi Teej) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Bol Choth (Bahula Chauth) Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 11 Aug | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 12 Aug | Sun | Randhan Chhath Vrat | Krishna Panchami |
| 13 Aug | Mon | Shitala Satam Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Aug | Thu | Goga Navami (Gogaji) | Krishna Navami |
| 16 Aug | Thu | Gopalkala (Dahi Handi) | Krishna Navami |
| 16 Aug | Thu | Nandotsav | Krishna Navami |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Manasa Puja | Krishna Dashami |
| 18 Aug | Sat | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 20 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Gowri Habba | Shukla Tritiya |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Tritiya |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Chaurchan (Chaturchandra) | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Panchami |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Nuakhai | Shukla Panchami |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Radhashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
September 1979 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Sun | Baba Ramdev Jayanti | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Sep | Sun | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Indra Jatra | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 6 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 6 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 6 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 7 Sep | Fri | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Sep | Sun | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 17 Sep | Mon | Vishwakarma Puja | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 18 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 25 Sep | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Durga Puja — Maha Shashthi | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Sep | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
October 1979 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Mon | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Dashami |
| 1 Oct | Mon | Bijoya Dashami (Sindur Khela) | Shukla Dashami |
| 1 Oct | Mon | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Oct | Tue | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Kumar Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Meerabai Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 6 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Atla Taddi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Karva Chauth Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Oct | Tue | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 17 Oct | Wed | Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Bhoot Chaturdashi | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Kali Chaudas | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Kali Puja | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Oct | Sun | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Oct | Sun | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Bhai Phota | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Nagula Chavithi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Labh Pancham | Shukla Panchami |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 27 Oct | Sat | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 27 Oct | Sat | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Oct | Sun | Goshthashtami | Shukla Saptami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Jagaddhatri Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 30 Oct | Tue | Kansa Vadh | Shukla Dashami |
| 31 Oct | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
November 1979 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 1 Nov | Thu | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 1 Nov | Thu | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Sama Chakeva | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 15 Nov | Thu | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 16 Nov | Fri | Kartik Puja | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Vivah Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 25 Nov | Sun | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 27 Nov | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
December 1979 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 2 Dec | Sun | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 3 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Dec | Mon | Datta Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Dec | Mon | Yomari Punhi | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 7 Dec | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 11 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Itu Puja (Itur Vrata) Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 17 Dec | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Dec | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 19 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 19 Dec | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 22 Dec | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Dec | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 29 Dec | Sat | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 29 Dec | Sat | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 30 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
What happened in the sky in 1979
Beyond the dates the Hindu Calendar lists, 1979 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Samba Dashami fell on 7 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 1978 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1979
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 10:24 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 14 Mar 2:38 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Hola Mohalla | Phalguna Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Aug 10:51 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Gowri Habba | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 6 Sep 4:24 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Anant Chaturdashi | Bhadrapada Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1979
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 7:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Simha |
| 4 Nov 1:20 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hindu Calendar 1979
How many festivals and vrats does the Hindu Calendar list in 1979?
The Hindu Calendar lists 377 dates in 1979, of which 234 are vrats. The first is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Tuesday, 2 January 1979, and the last is Pradosh Vrat on Sunday, 30 December 1979.
What are the main festival dates in the Hindu Calendar for 1979?
The first major observances of 1979 are:
- Samba Dashami - Sunday, 7 January 1979
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Monday, 8 January 1979
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) - Friday, 12 January 1979
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 1979
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 1979
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 15 January 1979
Which month of 1979 has the most observances in the Hindu Calendar?
August 1979 is the fullest month with 45 dates, including Masik Durgashtami, Aadi Perukku, Varalakshmi Vratham, Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat.
Which traditional year does 1979 correspond to in the Hindu Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1979 spans Vikram Samvat 2035 – 2036. 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 1979 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1979 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 1979?
1979 had 4 eclipses:
- 26 February 1979 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 14 March 1979 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 22 August 1979 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 6 September 1979 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal 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 1979?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1979:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Simha on 29 August 1979
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kanya on 4 November 1979
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 1979?
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 Hindu Calendar - Panchangam opens on the current month.
About the Hindu Calendar - Panchangam
The Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and any festivals or vrats, with the Vikram Samvat year and the lunar (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.
