Malayalam Panchangam - Kolla Varsham 1978
The Malayalam Panchangam (Kolla Varsham). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Malayalam solar month and the Kollam Era year.
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Malayalam Panchangam 1978 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 270 dates in 1978, opening with Kalashtami on 2 January and closing with Ishti on 30 December. Of these, 220 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 26 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1153 – 1154.
January 1978 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Jan | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 7 Jan | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Jan | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 16 Jan | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 19 Jan | Thu | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Jan | Thu | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 21 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Thaipusam | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Jan | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
February 1978 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Feb | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Feb | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Feb | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Feb | Fri | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Pratipada |
| 26 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
March 1978 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Mar | Sun | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 6 Mar | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 7 Mar | Tue | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Mar | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Mar | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 17 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 20 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 22 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 31 Mar | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
April 1978 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Mon | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Apr | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Apr | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 11 Apr | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Vishu | Shukla Saptami |
| 16 Apr | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 19 Apr | Wed | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Apr | Wed | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Apr | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 29 Apr | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
May 1978 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Wed | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 May | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 5 May | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 May | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 May | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 May | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 May | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 May | Tue | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 10 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 11 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 13 May | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 15 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 May | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 18 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 May | Tue | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 May | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 28 May | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
June 1978 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Thu | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 Jun | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Jun | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 9 Jun | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Jun | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 Jun | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
July 1978 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sat | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 3 Jul | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Jul | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Jul | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Jul | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 13 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 16 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jul | Sun | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Jul | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Jul | Wed | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jul | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Jul | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 30 Jul | Sun | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
August 1978 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Aug | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Aug | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Aug | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 12 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Aug | Mon | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 Aug | Thu | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Aug | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Aug | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Aug | Fri | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 29 Aug | Tue | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 30 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 31 Aug | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
September 1978 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Sep | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 6 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 10 Sep | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Sep | Wed | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Sep | Fri | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Sep | Sun | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Sep | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 Sep | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 28 Sep | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
October 1978 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 1 Oct | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 1 Oct | Sun | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Oct | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Oct | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 Oct | Tue | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Wed | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Oct | Wed | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 12 Oct | Thu | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Oct | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Oct | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 27 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Oct | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
November 1978 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 2 Nov | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 4 Nov | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 8 Nov | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Nov | Fri | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Nov | Sat | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 Nov | Sat | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 12 Nov | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Nov | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 22 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
December 1978 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 3 Dec | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Dec | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Dec | Tue | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 7 Dec | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Dec | Sun | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 18 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 22 Dec | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
What happened in the sky in 1978
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Panchangam lists, 1978 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 24 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1977 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1978
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 9:52 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holika Dahan | Meenam Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 7 Apr 8:33 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Meenam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:34 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Kanni Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 2 Oct 11:57 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Kanni Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1978
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 10:20 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Simha on 18 November 1978, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Panchangam 1978
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Panchangam list in 1978?
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 270 dates in 1978, of which 220 are vrats. The first is Kalashtami on Monday, 2 January 1978, and the last is Ishti on Saturday, 30 December 1978.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Panchangam for 1978?
The first major observances of 1978 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1978
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1978
- Thaipusam - Tuesday, 24 January 1978
- Vasant Panchami - Saturday, 11 February 1978
- Ratha Saptami - Tuesday, 14 February 1978
- Bhishma Ashtami - Wednesday, 15 February 1978
Which month of 1978 has the most observances in the Malayalam Panchangam?
August 1978 is the fullest month with 26 dates, including Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri, Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Ishti, Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Which traditional year does 1978 correspond to in the Malayalam Panchangam?
The Gregorian year 1978 spans Kollam Era 1153 – 1154. 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 1978 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1978 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 1978?
1978 had 4 eclipses:
- 24 March 1978 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 7 April 1978 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 1978 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 2 October 1978 - 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 1978?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1978:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 5 August 1978
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 1978?
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 Malayalam Panchangam - Kolla Varsham opens on the current month.
About the Malayalam Panchangam - Kolla Varsham
The Malayalam Panchangam (Kolla Varsham). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Malayalam solar month and the Kollam Era year.
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.
