Indian Calendar 1961
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
May 1961
Shaka Samvat 1883 (Plava)
Vaishakha – Jyeshtha (Adhik)
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.
Indian Calendar 1961 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1961, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 12 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1882 – 1883. 1961 carries an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 1961 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Jan | Thu | National Youth Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 21 Jan | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Shukla Saptami |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Republic Day | Shukla Dashami |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
February 1961 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Valentine's Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 1961 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Wed | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 2 Mar | Thu | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Mar | Tue | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 8 Mar | Wed | International Women's Day | Krishna Shashthi |
| 17 Mar | Fri | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 17 Mar | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 18 Mar | Sat | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 22 Mar | Wed | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 23 Mar | Thu | Shaheed Diwas | Shukla Saptami |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 31 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Shukla Chaturdashi |
April 1961 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sat | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 2 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Pratipada |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Vaisakhi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Vishu | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 17 Apr | Mon | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Earth Day | Shukla Saptami |
| 30 Apr | Sun | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
May 1961 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 May | Thu | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
June 1961 Jyeshtha (Adhik) – Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Mon | World Environment Day | Krishna Saptami |
| 21 Jun | Wed | International Yoga Day | Shukla Ashtami |
July 1961 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Fri | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 23 Jul | Sun | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 27 Jul | Thu | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 1961 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Tue | Independence Day | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Aug | Fri | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 26 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
September 1961 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Sat | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Teachers' Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Hindi Diwas | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 15 Sep | Fri | Engineer's Day | Shukla Panchami |
October 1961 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Mon | Gandhi Jayanti | Krishna Ashtami |
| 9 Oct | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Oct | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 18 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 19 Oct | Thu | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 23 Oct | Mon | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Oct | Tue | National Unity Day | Krishna Ashtami |
November 1961 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 7 Nov | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Nov | Tue | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Nov | Wed | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Nov | Wed | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Nov | Fri | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Children's Day | Shukla Shashthi |
| 22 Nov | Wed | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Nov | Wed | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 1961 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | World AIDS Day | Krishna Navami |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas | Krishna Tritiya |
What happened in the sky in 1961
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1961 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha, running from 15 May 1961 to 13 June 1961. Vasant Panchami fell on 21 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 1960 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1961
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 1:49 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Valentine's Day | Phalguna Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 2 Mar 6:58 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Phalguna Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 11 Aug 4:16 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shravana Amavasya | Not visible |
| 26 Aug 8:38 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Raksha Bandhan | Bhadrapada Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1961
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 12:10 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 10 Feb 11:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 17 Sep 10:30 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Makara → Dhanu re-entry while retrograde |
| 8 Oct 2:50 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Karka on 30 October 1961, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 1961
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1961?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1961. The first is New Year on Sunday, 1 January 1961, and the last is Christmas on Monday, 25 December 1961.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1961?
The first major observances of 1961 are:
- New Year - Sunday, 1 January 1961
- National Youth Day - Thursday, 12 January 1961
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1961
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1961
- Mattu Pongal - Sunday, 15 January 1961
- Vasant Panchami - Saturday, 21 January 1961
Which month of 1961 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1961 is the fullest month with 12 dates, including Hanuman Jayanti, Easter, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vaisakhi, Vishu, Ambedkar Jayanti.
Which traditional year does 1961 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1961 spans Shaka Samvat 1882 – 1883. 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 1961 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 1961 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 1961 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 1961?
1961 had 4 eclipses:
- 15 February 1961 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 2 March 1961 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 11 August 1961 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 26 August 1961 - Partial 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 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1961?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1961:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 2 February 1961
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 10 February 1961
- Shani (Saturn) entered Dhanu on 17 September 1961, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 8 October 1961
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 1961?
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 Indian Calendar opens on the current month.
About the Indian Calendar
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
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.
