Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 1970
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
August 1970
Kollam Era 1145 · Kollam Era 1146
Karkidakam – Chingam
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 1970 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 1970, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 12 January and closing with Dhanurmasam Begins on 16 December. Of these, 14 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1145 – 1146.
January 1970 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Jan | Wed |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 23 Jan | Fri |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Pratipada |
February 1970 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 12 Feb | Thu |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 22 Feb | Sun |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Pratipada |
March 1970 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Fri |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 12 Mar | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
April 1970 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Tue |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Apr | Sat |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dwadashi |
May 1970 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
June 1970 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 1970 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
August 1970 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Sun | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Aug | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Aug | Mon |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Aug | Mon |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
September 1970 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Sep | Sun |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
October 1970 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Thu |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 10 Oct | Sat |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 29 Oct | Thu |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
November 1970 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 16 Nov | Mon |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Tritiya |
December 1970 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Dec | Fri |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Dec | Wed | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Wed |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Chaturthi |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 1970
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 1970, covering Kollam Era 1145 – 1146. 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 1970 | 13 Jan 1970 | 13 |
| Makaram | 14 Jan 1970 | 12 Feb 1970 | 30 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 1970 | 14 Mar 1970 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 1970 | 13 Apr 1970 | 30 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 1970 | 14 May 1970 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 1970 | 14 Jun 1970 | 31 |
| Mithunam | 15 Jun 1970 | 16 Jul 1970 | 32 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 1970 | 16 Aug 1970 | 31 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 1970 | 16 Sep 1970 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 1970 | 17 Oct 1970 | 31 |
| Thulam | 18 Oct 1970 | 16 Nov 1970 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 17 Nov 1970 | 15 Dec 1970 | 29 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 1970 | 31 Dec 1970 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 1970
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 1970 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - none of them visible from India. Thaipusam fell on 23 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1969 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1970
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2:00 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day before Attukal Pongala | Kumbham Purnima | Not visible |
| 7 Mar 11:07 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Maha Shivaratri | Kumbham Amavasya | Not visible |
| 17 Aug 8:53 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Chingam Purnima | Not visible |
| 1 Sep 3:24 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chingam Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
No eclipse of 1970 carried Sutak Kaal in India.
Guru and Shani in 1970
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 4:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Calendar 1970
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 1970?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 1970, of which 14 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Monday, 12 January 1970, and the last is Dhanurmasam Begins on Wednesday, 16 December 1970.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 1970?
The first major observances of 1970 are:
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Wednesday, 14 January 1970
- Thaipusam - Friday, 23 January 1970
- Ratha Saptami - Thursday, 12 February 1970
- Attukal Pongala - Sunday, 22 February 1970
- Maha Shivaratri - Friday, 6 March 1970
- Vishu - Tuesday, 14 April 1970
Which month of 1970 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
August 1970 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Skanda Shashthi, Varalakshmi Vratham, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini).
Which traditional year does 1970 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1970 spans Kollam Era 1145 – 1146. 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 1970 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1970 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 1970?
1970 had 4 eclipses:
- 21 February 1970 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 March 1970 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 August 1970 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 1 September 1970 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
None of them carried Sutak Kaal in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1970?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1970:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 11 December 1970
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 1970?
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.
