Indian Calendar 1993
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
September 1993
Shaka Samvat 1915 (Shrimukha)
Bhadrapada (Adhik) – Ashwina
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 1993 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1993, 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 1914 – 1915. 1993 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 1993 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Jan | Tue | National Youth Day | Krishna Panchami |
| 13 Jan | Wed | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Shashthi |
| 14 Jan | Thu | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Saptami |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Jan | Sat | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Republic Day | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Jan | Wed | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 30 Jan | Sat | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Saptami |
February 1993 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Sun | Valentine's Day | Krishna Ashtami |
| 19 Feb | Fri | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
March 1993 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Mon | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Mar | Mon | International Women's Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Mar | Tue | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 12 Mar | Fri | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 23 Mar | Tue | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Mar | Wed | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Mar | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Thu | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
April 1993 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 6 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Tritiya |
| 11 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Panchami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Vaisakhi | Krishna Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed | Vishu | Krishna Ashtami |
| 22 Apr | Thu | Earth Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Apr | Sat | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
May 1993 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | Shukla Dashami |
| 6 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 May | Mon | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
June 1993 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Sat | World Environment Day | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Jun | Mon | International Yoga Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 21 Jun | Mon | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Jun | Tue | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
July 1993 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Sat | Guru Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Jul | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
August 1993 Shravana – Bhadrapada – Bhadrapada (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Independence Day | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Aug | Mon | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
September 1993 Bhadrapada (Adhik) – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Sun | Teachers' Day | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Tue | Hindi Diwas | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Sep | Wed | Engineer's Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 19 Sep | Sun | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
October 1993 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Sat | Gandhi Jayanti | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 15 Oct | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 16 Oct | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 29 Oct | Fri | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Sun | National Unity Day | Krishna Pratipada |
November 1993 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 13 Nov | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Nov | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Nov | Sun | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 14 Nov | Sun | Children's Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 14 Nov | Sun | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 15 Nov | Mon | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 19 Nov | Fri | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 29 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 1993 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Wed | World AIDS Day | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas | Shukla Dwadashi |
What happened in the sky in 1993
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1993 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 18 August 1993 to 16 September 1993. Bhogi / Lohri fell on 13 January, 1 day earlier in the year than in 1992 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1993
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 7:49 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 4 Jun 6:30 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day before World Environment Day | Jyeshtha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 14 Nov 3:14 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 29 Nov 11:56 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Nanak Jayanti | Margashirsha Purnima | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1993
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 6:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Makara → Kumbha |
| 12 Oct 6:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
| 15 Oct 12:10 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Kumbha → Makara re-entry while retrograde |
| 10 Nov 5:10 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Makara → Kumbha |
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 1993
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1993?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1993. The first is New Year on Friday, 1 January 1993, and the last is Christmas on Saturday, 25 December 1993.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1993?
The first major observances of 1993 are:
- New Year - Friday, 1 January 1993
- National Youth Day - Tuesday, 12 January 1993
- Bhogi / Lohri - Wednesday, 13 January 1993
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Thursday, 14 January 1993
- Mattu Pongal - Friday, 15 January 1993
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Saturday, 23 January 1993
Which month of 1993 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1993 is the fullest month with 13 dates, including Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Good Friday, Easter, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year).
Which traditional year does 1993 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1993 spans Shaka Samvat 1914 – 1915. 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 1993 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 1993 carried an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (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 1993 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 1993?
1993 had 4 eclipses:
- 21 May 1993 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 4 June 1993 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 14 November 1993 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 29 November 1993 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1993?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1993:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kumbha on 5 March 1993
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Tula on 12 October 1993
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 15 October 1993, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kumbha on 10 November 1993
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 1993?
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.
