Malayalam Panchangam - Kolla Varsham 2006
The Malayalam Panchangam (Kolla Varsham). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Malayalam solar month and the Kollam Era year.
April 2006
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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.
Malayalam Panchangam 2006 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 270 dates in 2006, opening with Vinayaka Chaturthi on 3 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 30 December. Of these, 217 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 25 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1181 – 1182.
January 2006 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Jan | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Jan | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Jan | Tue | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Tue | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Tue | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Thaipusam | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 Jan | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 25 Jan | Wed | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 27 Jan | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Jan | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Jan | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
February 2006 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 2 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 3 Feb | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 4 Feb | Sat | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Feb | Wed | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Feb | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Attukal Pongala | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 16 Feb | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 21 Feb | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Feb | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Feb | Sun | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
March 2006 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 4 Mar | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Mar | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Mar | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 18 Mar | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 22 Mar | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Mar | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Mar | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Mar | Thu | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
April 2006 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sat | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 1 Apr | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 3 Apr | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Apr | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Apr | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Vishu | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Apr | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Apr | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Apr | Mon | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 26 Apr | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Apr | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Apr | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Apr | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 30 Apr | Sun | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Tritiya |
May 2006 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 May | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 May | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 8 May | Mon | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 11 May | Thu | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 12 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 May | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 16 May | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 20 May | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 May | Tue | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 24 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 May | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 26 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 May | Sat | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
June 2006 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 4 Jun | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Jun | Wed | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 9 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 12 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Jun | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 18 Jun | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 21 Jun | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 23 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 25 Jun | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jun | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jun | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Jun | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Jun | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
July 2006 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Jul | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Jul | Thu | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 7 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 10 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 11 Jul | Tue | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jul | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 16 Jul | Sun | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Shashthi |
| 17 Jul | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 21 Jul | Fri | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 22 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 23 Jul | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 24 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 24 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Jul | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jul | Tue | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Jul | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 30 Jul | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 31 Jul | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
August 2006 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 4 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 5 Aug | Sat | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 12 Aug | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 15 Aug | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 19 Aug | Sat | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 20 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 21 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Aug | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Aug | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Aug | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 Aug | Sat | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 27 Aug | Sun | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Tritiya |
| 28 Aug | Mon | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 29 Aug | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Aug | Wed | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
September 2006 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 4 Sep | Mon | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 6 Sep | Wed | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 7 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 10 Sep | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 18 Sep | Mon | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 20 Sep | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 22 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Sep | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 23 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 Sep | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
October 2006 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Sun | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 3 Oct | Tue | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 4 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 6 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 6 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 6 Oct | Fri | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 7 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Oct | Sat | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Oct | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 17 Oct | Tue | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Oct | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 22 Oct | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 26 Oct | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Oct | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
November 2006 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 2 Nov | Thu | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 3 Nov | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 6 Nov | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Nov | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 12 Nov | Sun | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Nov | Thu | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 18 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Nov | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Nov | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Nov | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Nov | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
December 2006 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 2 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 4 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 4 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 4 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 5 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Dec | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 12 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 18 Dec | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Dec | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Dec | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Dec | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 28 Dec | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 30 Dec | Sat | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 30 Dec | Sat | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
What happened in the sky in 2006
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Panchangam lists, 2006 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 15 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2005 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2006
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 5:17 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Meenam Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 29 Mar 3:41 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Meenam Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 8 Sep 12:21 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Chingam Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Sep 5:10 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Kanni Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2006
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 10:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
| 1 Nov 7:20 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Karka → Simha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Kumbha on 12 October 2006, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Panchangam 2006
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Panchangam list in 2006?
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 270 dates in 2006, of which 217 are vrats. The first is Vinayaka Chaturthi on Tuesday, 3 January 2006, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Saturday, 30 December 2006.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Panchangam for 2006?
The first major observances of 2006 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Tuesday, 10 January 2006
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 2006
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 2006
- Thaipusam - Sunday, 15 January 2006
- Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 2 February 2006
- Ratha Saptami - Saturday, 4 February 2006
Which month of 2006 has the most observances in the Malayalam Panchangam?
August 2006 is the fullest month with 25 dates, including Masik Durgashtami, Varalakshmi Vratham, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Som Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Gayatri Jayanti, Raksha Bandhan.
Which traditional year does 2006 correspond to in the Malayalam Panchangam?
The Gregorian year 2006 spans Kollam Era 1181 – 1182. 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 2006 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2006 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 2006?
2006 had 4 eclipses:
- 15 March 2006 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 29 March 2006 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 8 September 2006 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 22 September 2006 - Annular 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 2006?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2006:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 27 October 2006
- Shani (Saturn) entered Simha on 1 November 2006
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 2006?
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.
