Indian Calendar 1979
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
April 1979
Shaka Samvat 1901 (Siddharthi)
Chaitra – Vaishakha
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 1979 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 68 dates in 1979, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 14 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1900 – 1901.
January 1979 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year | Shukla Tritiya |
| 12 Jan | Fri | National Youth Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 23 Jan | Tue | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Krishna Dashami |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Republic Day | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jan | Tue | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Tritiya |
February 1979 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Feb | Wed | Valentine's Day | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 25 Feb | Sun | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 1979 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Thu | International Women's Day | Shukla Dashami |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Rang Panchami | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Dashami |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Mar | Thu | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
April 1979 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Mon | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | 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 | Easter | Krishna Tritiya |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Earth Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
May 1979 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Labour Day | Shukla Panchami |
| 12 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 1979 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Tue | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 5 Jun | Tue | World Environment Day | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Jun | Thu | International Yoga Day | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Jun | Tue | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
July 1979 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul | Thu | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Jul | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
August 1979 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Independence Day | Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Tritiya |
September 1979 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Tue | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Teachers' Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Hindi Diwas | Krishna Navami |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Engineer's Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
October 1979 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Mon | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Oct | Tue | Gandhi Jayanti | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi 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 |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 27 Oct | Sat | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 31 Oct | Wed | National Unity Day | Shukla Ekadashi |
November 1979 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Children's Day | Krishna Dashami |
December 1979 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | World AIDS Day | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas | Shukla Saptami |
What happened in the sky in 1979
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1979 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 1 February, 10 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 Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Phalguna Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Aug 10:51 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 6 Sep 4:24 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Teachers' Day | 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 Indian Calendar 1979
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1979?
The Indian Calendar lists 68 dates in 1979. The first is New Year on Monday, 1 January 1979, and the last is Christmas on Tuesday, 25 December 1979.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1979?
The first major observances of 1979 are:
- New Year - Monday, 1 January 1979
- National Youth Day - Friday, 12 January 1979
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 1979
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 1979
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 15 January 1979
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Tuesday, 23 January 1979
Which month of 1979 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1979 is the fullest month with 14 dates, including Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti), Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Puthandu (Tamil New Year).
Which traditional year does 1979 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1979 spans Shaka Samvat 1900 – 1901. 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 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.
