Indian Calendar 1989
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 1989
Shaka Samvat 1911 (Shukla)
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 1989 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 68 dates in 1989, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 13 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1910 – 1911.
January 1989 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year | Krishna Navami |
| 12 Jan | Thu | National Youth Day | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Navami |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Republic Day | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Martyrs' Day | Krishna Ashtami |
February 1989 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Fri | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Valentine's Day | Shukla Navami |
March 1989 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Wed | International Women's Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 21 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Thu | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 26 Mar | Sun | Easter | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
April 1989 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr | Thu | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 11 Apr | Tue | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Ambedkar Jayanti | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Vaisakhi | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Vishu | Shukla Navami |
| 21 Apr | Fri | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Earth Day | Krishna Pratipada |
May 1989 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 7 May | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 20 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 1989 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Mon | World Environment Day | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 Jun | Tue | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Jun | Wed | International Yoga Day | Krishna Dwitiya |
July 1989 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul | Wed | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 Jul | Thu | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 18 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 1989 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Aug | Tue | Independence Day | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 Aug | Thu | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Aug | Thu | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
September 1989 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Teachers' Day | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Sep | Wed | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Hindi Diwas | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Sep | Fri | Engineer's Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
October 1989 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Mon | Gandhi Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 9 Oct | Mon | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 10 Oct | Tue | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 14 Oct | Sat | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Oct | Sun | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 31 Oct | Tue | National Unity Day | Shukla Dwitiya |
November 1989 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Sun | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 13 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Children's Day | Krishna Pratipada |
December 1989 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | World AIDS Day | Shukla Tritiya |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas | Krishna Trayodashi |
What happened in the sky in 1989
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1989 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Bhogi / Lohri fell on 13 January, 1 day earlier in the year than in 1988 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1989
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 9:05 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Phalguna Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 7 Mar 11:37 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 17 Aug 8:38 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Raksha Bandhan | Bhadrapada Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 31 Aug 11:00 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1989
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 5:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Makara on 23 September 1989, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 1989
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1989?
The Indian Calendar lists 68 dates in 1989. The first is New Year on Sunday, 1 January 1989, and the last is Christmas on Monday, 25 December 1989.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1989?
The first major observances of 1989 are:
- New Year - Sunday, 1 January 1989
- National Youth Day - Thursday, 12 January 1989
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1989
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1989
- Mattu Pongal - Sunday, 15 January 1989
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Monday, 23 January 1989
Which month of 1989 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1989 is the fullest month with 13 dates, including Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year), Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti), Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Puthandu (Tamil New Year).
Which traditional year does 1989 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1989 spans Shaka Samvat 1910 – 1911. 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 1989 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1989 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 1989?
1989 had 4 eclipses:
- 20 February 1989 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 7 March 1989 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 August 1989 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 31 August 1989 - Partial 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 1989?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1989:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mithuna on 2 July 1989
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 1989?
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.
