Kashmiri Calendar 1997
The Kashmiri Hindu festival calendar (Navreh new year). Kashmiri Pandit festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each.
November 1997
Saptarshi Samvat 5073
Kartika – Margashirsha
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.
Kashmiri Calendar 1997 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Kashmiri Calendar lists 19 dates in 1997, opening with Khetsimavas (Kheche Mavas) on 7 February and closing with Bhai Dooj on 2 November. Of these, 1 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 6 dates. The year runs through Saptarshi Samvat 5072 – 5073.
February 1997 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | Fri |
Khetsimavas (Kheche Mavas) The Pausha new moon kept by Kashmiri Pandits with khichdi offerings to Yaksha and the household deities. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 Feb | Tue |
Basant Panchami
The first day of spring and the worship of Goddess Saraswati on Magha Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 21 Feb | Fri |
Kaw Punim The Magha full moon, when offerings of rice are made to the crows (kaw) at dawn. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
March 1997 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar | Fri |
Herath (Maha Shivaratri)
The great festival of Lord Shiva — the most important festival of the Kashmiri Pandits. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Mar | Tue |
Holi The festival of colours, the day after the Phalguna full moon. |
Krishna Pratipada |
April 1997 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr | Tue |
Navreh The Kashmiri Pandit new year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, when the Nechapatra almanac is viewed at dawn. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 14 Apr | Mon |
Vaisakhi Sankranti The solar new year and harvest festival on the Sun's entry into Mesha. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Apr | Tue |
Ram Navami The birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
June 1997 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Fri |
Zyeth Atham (Kheer Bhawani Mela) Kashmiri Pandits throng the Kheer Bhawani shrine for Ragnya Devi on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
August 1997 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Mon |
Shravan Punim (Raksha Bandhan) Shravana Purnima — sisters tie the rakhi and the sacred thread (yajnopavit) is renewed. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Aug | Mon |
Zarmae-Satam (Janmashtami)
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna, kept by Kashmiri Pandits as Zarmae Satam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
September 1997 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep | Sat |
Vinayaka Tsoram (Ganesha Chaturthi)
The birth of Lord Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
October 1997 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Wed |
Kambari Mavus (Mahalaya Amavasya) The Mahalaya new moon that closes Pitru Paksha, when ancestors are honoured. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Oct | Thu |
Sharad Navratri Begins
The autumn nine nights of Devi worship begin on Ashwina Shukla Pratipada. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 10 Oct | Fri |
Mahanavami The ninth night of Sharad Navratri, the climax of Devi worship. |
Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Sat |
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) The victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 19 Oct | Sun | Karva Chauth Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 30 Oct | Thu |
Deepawali The festival of lights and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi on Kartika Amavasya. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
November 1997 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Sun |
Bhai Dooj
Sisters honour their brothers two days after Diwali. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
Months of the Kashmiri Calendar in 1997
The Kashmiri Calendar does not begin its year on 1 January, so each of its months straddles two Gregorian ones. These are the months that ran through 1997, covering Saptarshi Samvat 5072 – 5073. A month marked part is one the Gregorian year cuts short at its own start or end.
| Month | Begins | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausha part | 1 Jan 1997 | 13 Jan 1997 | 13 |
| Magha | 14 Jan 1997 | 12 Feb 1997 | 30 |
| Phalguna | 13 Feb 1997 | 14 Mar 1997 | 30 |
| Chaitra | 15 Mar 1997 | 13 Apr 1997 | 30 |
| Vaishakha | 14 Apr 1997 | 14 May 1997 | 31 |
| Jyeshtha | 15 May 1997 | 14 Jun 1997 | 31 |
| Ashadha | 15 Jun 1997 | 16 Jul 1997 | 32 |
| Shravana | 17 Jul 1997 | 16 Aug 1997 | 31 |
| Bhadrapada | 17 Aug 1997 | 16 Sep 1997 | 31 |
| Ashwina | 17 Sep 1997 | 17 Oct 1997 | 31 |
| Kartika | 18 Oct 1997 | 16 Nov 1997 | 30 |
| Margashirsha | 17 Nov 1997 | 15 Dec 1997 | 29 |
| Pausha part | 16 Dec 1997 | 31 Dec 1997 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 1997
Beyond the dates the Kashmiri Calendar lists, 1997 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Khetsimavas (Kheche Mavas) fell on 7 February, 18 days later in the year than in 1996 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1997
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Kashmiri date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 6:53 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Herath (Maha Shivaratri) | Phalguna Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Mar 10:09 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day before Holi | Chaitra Purnima | Not visible |
| 2 Sep 5:33 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:16 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | 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 Kashmiri Calendar 1997
How many festivals and vrats does the Kashmiri Calendar list in 1997?
The Kashmiri Calendar lists 19 dates in 1997, of which 1 are vrats. The first is Khetsimavas (Kheche Mavas) on Friday, 7 February 1997, and the last is Bhai Dooj on Sunday, 2 November 1997.
What are the main festival dates in the Kashmiri Calendar for 1997?
The first major observances of 1997 are:
- Khetsimavas (Kheche Mavas) - Friday, 7 February 1997
- Basant Panchami - Tuesday, 11 February 1997
- Kaw Punim - Friday, 21 February 1997
- Herath (Maha Shivaratri) - Friday, 7 March 1997
- Holi - Tuesday, 25 March 1997
- Navreh - Tuesday, 8 April 1997
Which month of 1997 has the most observances in the Kashmiri Calendar?
October 1997 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Kambari Mavus (Mahalaya Amavasya), Sharad Navratri Begins, Mahanavami, Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Karva Chauth, Deepawali.
Which traditional year does 1997 correspond to in the Kashmiri Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1997 spans Saptarshi Samvat 5072 – 5073. 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 Kashmiri Calendar opens on the current month.
About the Kashmiri Calendar
The Kashmiri Hindu festival calendar (Navreh new year). Kashmiri Pandit festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of 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.
