Malayalam Panchangam - Kolla Varsham 2020
The Malayalam Panchangam (Kolla Varsham). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Malayalam solar month and the Kollam Era year.
March 2020
Kollam Era 1195
Kumbham – Meenam
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 2020 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 273 dates in 2020, opening with Masik Durgashtami on 3 January and closing with Margashirsha Purnima on 30 December. Of these, 219 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 26 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1195 – 1196. 2020 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashwina (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2020 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 8 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 10 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Jan | Tue | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 15 Jan | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Panchami |
| 17 Jan | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 20 Jan | Mon | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 22 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 24 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Jan | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Jan | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 29 Jan | Wed | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 30 Jan | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
February 2020 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 1 Feb | Sat | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 2 Feb | Sun | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 2 Feb | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 5 Feb | Wed | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Feb | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 8 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 8 Feb | Sat | Thaipusam | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 9 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Feb | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 12 Feb | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 15 Feb | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 19 Feb | Wed | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 20 Feb | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 21 Feb | Fri | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Feb | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Feb | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Feb | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Feb | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 27 Feb | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 29 Feb | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
March 2020 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 6 Mar | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 7 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Attukal Pongala | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 12 Mar | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 16 Mar | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 19 Mar | Thu | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 22 Mar | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 23 Mar | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Mar | Wed | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Fri | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 28 Mar | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 30 Mar | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 2020 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 2 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Apr | Wed | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Apr | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Tue | Vishu | Krishna Saptami |
| 18 Apr | Sat | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 20 Apr | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 21 Apr | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 Apr | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 Apr | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 26 Apr | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 28 Apr | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
May 2020 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 2 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 3 May | Sun | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 3 May | Sun | Thrissur Pooram | Shukla Dashami |
| 5 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 6 May | Wed | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 7 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 7 May | Thu | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 May | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 10 May | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 14 May | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 18 May | Mon | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 20 May | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 22 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 22 May | Fri | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 28 May | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 30 May | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
June 2020 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun | Tue | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 3 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Jun | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 13 Jun | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 18 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Jun | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jun | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Jun | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Jun | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Jun | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 26 Jun | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 28 Jun | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 30 Jun | Tue | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
July 2020 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 2 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 4 Jul | Sat | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 8 Jul | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 12 Jul | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 16 Jul | Thu | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 18 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Jul | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Jul | Mon | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Jul | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 25 Jul | Sat | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Jul | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Jul | Thu | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 31 Jul | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
August 2020 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 4 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 7 Aug | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 11 Aug | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 12 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 16 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 17 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 18 Aug | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 19 Aug | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 19 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Aug | Fri | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 22 Aug | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 24 Aug | Mon | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Aug | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 29 Aug | Sat | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 30 Aug | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
September 2020 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Tue | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 1 Sep | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 1 Sep | Tue | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 2 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 2 Sep | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Sep | Thu | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 5 Sep | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 10 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 13 Sep | Sun | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 17 Sep | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 17 Sep | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 17 Sep | Thu | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
| 18 Sep | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 20 Sep | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 22 Sep | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 24 Sep | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Padmini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 29 Sep | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
October 2020 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Thu | Adhik Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 1 Oct | Thu | Adhik Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 1 Oct | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 2 Oct | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 5 Oct | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 9 Oct | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Parama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 15 Oct | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 16 Oct | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 16 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 16 Oct | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 17 Oct | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 20 Oct | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Navami |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 25 Oct | Sun | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Navami |
| 27 Oct | Tue | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 28 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 30 Oct | Fri | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
November 2020 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 11 Nov | Wed | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Nov | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 15 Nov | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 15 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Pratipada |
| 18 Nov | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 22 Nov | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 25 Nov | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 26 Nov | Thu | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 27 Nov | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 29 Nov | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 29 Nov | Sun | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
December 2020 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 7 Dec | Mon | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 10 Dec | Thu | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Dec | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 15 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Dhanurmasam Begins | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 18 Dec | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 19 Dec | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 20 Dec | Sun | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 22 Dec | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Vaikunta Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 27 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 29 Dec | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 29 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 30 Dec | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Dec | Wed | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
What happened in the sky in 2020
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Panchangam lists, 2020 brought 6 eclipses - 2 solar and 4 lunar - of which 4 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashwina, running from 18 September 2020 to 16 October 2020. Vasant Panchami fell on 29 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2019 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2020
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 12:40 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 3 days before Bhogi / Lohri | Dhanu Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 6 Jun 12:54 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Edavam Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 21 Jun 12:10 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Mithunam Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 5 Jul 9:59 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Mithunam Purnima | Not visible |
| 30 Nov 3:12 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Nanak Jayanti | Vrischikam Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 14 Dec 9:43 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days before Dhanurmasam Begins | Vrischikam Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2020
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 10:00 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 30 Mar 4:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 30 Jun 5:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Dhanu re-entry while retrograde |
| 20 Nov 1:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Vrishabha on 23 September 2020, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Panchangam 2020
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Panchangam list in 2020?
The Malayalam Panchangam lists 273 dates in 2020, of which 219 are vrats. The first is Masik Durgashtami on Friday, 3 January 2020, and the last is Margashirsha Purnima on Wednesday, 30 December 2020.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Panchangam for 2020?
The first major observances of 2020 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Monday, 6 January 2020
- Bhogi / Lohri - Tuesday, 14 January 2020
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- Vasant Panchami - Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- Ratha Saptami - Saturday, 1 February 2020
- Bhishma Ashtami - Sunday, 2 February 2020
Which month of 2020 has the most observances in the Malayalam Panchangam?
August 2020 is the fullest month with 26 dates, including Shani Pradosh Vrat, Anvadhan, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Gayatri Jayanti, Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat, Ishti, Sankashti Chaturthi.
Which traditional year does 2020 correspond to in the Malayalam Panchangam?
The Gregorian year 2020 spans Kollam Era 1195 – 1196. 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 2020 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2020 carried an Adhik Maas (Ashwina (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 2020 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2020?
2020 had 6 eclipses:
- 11 January 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 6 June 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 21 June 2020 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 5 July 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 30 November 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 14 December 2020 - Total solar eclipse (Surya 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 2020?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2020:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 24 January 2020
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 30 March 2020
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Dhanu on 30 June 2020, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 20 November 2020
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 2020?
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.
