Indian Calendar 1973
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
December 1973
Shaka Samvat 1895 (Pramadi)
Margashirsha – Pausha
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 1973 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1973, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 16 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1894 – 1895.
January 1973 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | National Youth Day | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 23 Jan | Tue | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Krishna Panchami |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Republic Day | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Jan | Tue | Martyrs' Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
February 1973 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Feb | Wed | Valentine's Day | Shukla Dwadashi |
March 1973 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Sat | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Thu | International Women's Day | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Mar | Mon | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Rang Panchami | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Chaturthi |
April 1973 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr | Wed | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Apr | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Apr | Thu | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 8 Apr | Sun | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Apr | Wed | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Ambedkar Jayanti | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vaisakhi | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vishu | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Earth Day | Krishna Panchami |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Panchami |
May 1973 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Labour Day | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 May | Sat | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 17 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 1973 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Tue | World Environment Day | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Jun | Sun | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Jun | Thu | International Yoga Day | Krishna Panchami |
July 1973 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Mon | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 1973 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Independence Day | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 31 Aug | Fri | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
September 1973 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Wed | Teachers' Day | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Hindi Diwas | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Engineer's Day | Krishna Tritiya |
| 26 Sep | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
October 1973 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Tue | Gandhi Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Thu | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Oct | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Oct | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 31 Oct | Wed | National Unity Day | Shukla Panchami |
November 1973 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Thu | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Nov | Sat | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Children's Day | Krishna Chaturthi |
December 1973 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | World AIDS Day | Shukla Shashthi |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas | Shukla Pratipada |
What happened in the sky in 1973
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1973 brought 7 eclipses - 3 solar and 4 lunar - of which 5 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Bhogi / Lohri fell on 13 January, 1 day earlier in the year than in 1972 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1973
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 9:15 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days after New Year | Pausha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 19 Jan 2:47 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magha Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 16 Jun 2:19 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashadha Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 30 Jun 5:07 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days before Jagannath Rath Yatra | Ashadha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 15 Jul 5:08 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Ashadha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 10 Dec 7:14 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Margashirsha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Dec 8:31 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Christmas | Pausha Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 1973
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 1:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 10 Jun 7:30 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 1973
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1973?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1973. The first is New Year on Monday, 1 January 1973, and the last is Christmas on Tuesday, 25 December 1973.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1973?
The first major observances of 1973 are:
- New Year - Monday, 1 January 1973
- National Youth Day - Friday, 12 January 1973
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 1973
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 1973
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 15 January 1973
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Tuesday, 23 January 1973
Which month of 1973 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1973 is the fullest month with 16 dates, including Navreh, Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year), Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti), Rama Navami, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba).
Which traditional year does 1973 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1973 spans Shaka Samvat 1894 – 1895. 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 1973 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1973 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 1973?
1973 had 7 eclipses:
- 4 January 1973 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 19 January 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 16 June 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 30 June 1973 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 15 July 1973 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 10 December 1973 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 December 1973 - Annular 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 1973?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1973:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 25 January 1973
- Shani (Saturn) entered Mithuna on 10 June 1973
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 1973?
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.
