Indian Calendar 1997
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
January 1997
Shaka Samvat 1918 (Dhata)
Pausha – Magha
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 1997 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1997, 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 1918 – 1919.
January 1997 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year | Krishna Saptami |
| 12 Jan | Sun | National Youth Day | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Jan | Mon | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Jan | Tue | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shashthi |
| 15 Jan | Wed | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Saptami |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Jan | Sun | Republic Day | Krishna Tritiya |
| 30 Jan | Thu | Martyrs' Day | Krishna Shashthi |
February 1997 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Tue | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Feb | Fri | Valentine's Day | Shukla Ashtami |
March 1997 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar | Fri | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Mar | Sat | International Women's Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Shaheed Diwas | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 30 Mar | Sun | Easter | Krishna Shashthi |
April 1997 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr | Tue | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Tue | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 9 Apr | Wed | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Ambedkar Jayanti | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vaisakhi | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vishu | Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Apr | Tue | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Earth Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
May 1997 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | Krishna Navami |
| 9 May | Fri | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 22 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 1997 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Thu | World Environment Day | Krishna Amavasya |
| 15 Jun | Sun | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Jun | Sat | International Yoga Day | Krishna Pratipada |
July 1997 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul | Sun | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 15 Jul | Tue | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 20 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 1997 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Independence Day | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Aug | Sun | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
September 1997 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Fri | Teachers' Day | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Sep | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Hindi Diwas | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Engineer's Day | Shukla Trayodashi |
October 1997 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti | Shukla Pratipada |
| 2 Oct | Thu | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 10 Oct | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Oct | Tue | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Fri | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Oct | Fri | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Oct | Fri | National Unity Day | Krishna Amavasya |
November 1997 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 6 Nov | Thu | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Children's Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 1997 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | World AIDS Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas | Krishna Ekadashi |
What happened in the sky in 1997
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1997 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 1996 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1997
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 6:53 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after International Women's Day | Phalguna Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Mar 10:09 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Chaitra Purnima | Not visible |
| 2 Sep 5:33 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 3 days before Teachers' Day | Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:16 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2 days after Engineer's Day | Ashwina Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1997
Neither of the slow grahas changed sign in 1997: it was a whole year of Guru (Jupiter) in Makara and Shani (Saturn) in Meena. Rahu entered Simha on 24 June 1997, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 1997
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1997?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1997. The first is New Year on Wednesday, 1 January 1997, and the last is Christmas on Thursday, 25 December 1997.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1997?
The first major observances of 1997 are:
- New Year - Wednesday, 1 January 1997
- National Youth Day - Sunday, 12 January 1997
- Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 13 January 1997
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 14 January 1997
- Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, 15 January 1997
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Thursday, 23 January 1997
Which month of 1997 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1997 is the fullest month with 14 dates, including Navreh, 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).
Which traditional year does 1997 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1997 spans Shaka Samvat 1918 – 1919. 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 1997 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1997 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 1997?
1997 had 4 eclipses:
- 9 March 1997 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 March 1997 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 2 September 1997 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 1997 - 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 1997?
No. Neither of the slow grahas crossed a sign boundary in 1997 - it was a full year of Guru (Jupiter) in Makara</strong> and <strong>Shani (Saturn) in Meena.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 1997?
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.
