Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 1960
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
December 1960
Kollam Era 1136
Vrischikam – Dhanu
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 Calendar 1960 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 34 dates in 1960, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 3 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 28 December. Of these, 14 are vrats (fasting observances). January is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1135 – 1136.
January 1960 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Jan | Sat |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Jan | Wed |
Thiruvathira Women keep the Thiruvathira vrat for marital bliss on the Ardra star of Dhanu. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jan | Thu |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Jan | Fri |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Dwitiya |
February 1960 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 3 Feb | Wed |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 11 Feb | Thu |
Thaipooyam (Thaipusam) Lord Murugan is worshipped on the Pusam star of Makaram with kavadi. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Feb | Sun |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Dwitiya |
| 25 Feb | Thu |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 1960 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 1960 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Apr | Wed |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Krishna Dwitiya |
May 1960 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 May | Fri |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 31 May | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
June 1960 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
July 1960 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Sat | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Jul | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
August 1960 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 7 Aug | Sun |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Aug | Sun |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 27 Aug | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
September 1960 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Sat |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 Sep | Wed |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 30 Sep | Fri |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
October 1960 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Wed |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
November 1960 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Wed |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Dwadashi |
| 23 Nov | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 24 Nov | Thu |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Nov | Mon | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
December 1960 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Thu |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Dwadashi |
| 23 Dec | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Dec | Wed |
Vaikunta Ekadashi The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 1960
The Malayalam 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 1960, covering Kollam Era 1135 – 1136. A month marked part is one the Gregorian year cuts short at its own start or end.
| Month | Begins | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanu part | 1 Jan 1960 | 14 Jan 1960 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 1960 | 12 Feb 1960 | 29 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 1960 | 13 Mar 1960 | 30 |
| Meenam | 14 Mar 1960 | 13 Apr 1960 | 31 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 1960 | 14 May 1960 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 1960 | 14 Jun 1960 | 31 |
| Mithunam | 15 Jun 1960 | 15 Jul 1960 | 31 |
| Karkidakam | 16 Jul 1960 | 16 Aug 1960 | 32 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 1960 | 16 Sep 1960 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 1960 | 16 Oct 1960 | 30 |
| Thulam | 17 Oct 1960 | 15 Nov 1960 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 16 Nov 1960 | 15 Dec 1960 | 30 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 1960 | 31 Dec 1960 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 1960
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 1960 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 15 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1959 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1960
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 1:57 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kumbham Purnima | Not visible |
| 27 Mar 12:54 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Meenam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 Sep 4:51 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2 days after Onam (Thiruvonam) | Chingam Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 21 Sep 4:29 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Navratri (Saraswathi Puja) | Kanni Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1960
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 9:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Simha on 12 April 1960, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Calendar 1960
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 1960?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 34 dates in 1960, of which 14 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Sunday, 3 January 1960, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Wednesday, 28 December 1960.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 1960?
The first major observances of 1960 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Saturday, 9 January 1960
- Thiruvathira - Wednesday, 13 January 1960
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Thursday, 14 January 1960
- Thaipusam - Friday, 15 January 1960
- Ratha Saptami - Wednesday, 3 February 1960
- Thaipooyam (Thaipusam) - Thursday, 11 February 1960
Which month of 1960 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
January 1960 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Skanda Shashthi, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Thiruvathira, Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti), Thaipusam.
Which traditional year does 1960 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1960 spans Kollam Era 1135 – 1136. 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 1960 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1960 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 1960?
1960 had 4 eclipses:
- 13 March 1960 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 27 March 1960 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 September 1960 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 21 September 1960 - Partial 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 1960?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1960:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Dhanu on 22 January 1960
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 1960?
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 Calendar - Kollam Era opens on the current month.
About the Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
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.
