Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 1990
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
October 1990
Kollam Era 1166
Kanni – Thulam
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 1990 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 35 dates in 1990, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 2 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 28 December. Of these, 16 are vrats (fasting observances). January is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1165 – 1166.
January 1990 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Jan | Sun |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Wed |
Thiruvathira Women keep the Thiruvathira vrat for marital bliss on the Ardra star of Dhanu. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Jan | Sun |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Krishna Tritiya |
| 31 Jan | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
February 1990 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Fri |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 8 Feb | Thu |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Feb | Fri |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 1990 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Mar | Sun |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
April 1990 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Sat |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Krishna Chaturthi |
| 29 Apr | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
May 1990 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May | Fri |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 29 May | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
June 1990 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 1990 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | Sun | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
August 1990 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 6 Aug | Mon |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Aug | Tue |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
September 1990 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Mon |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Sep | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 29 Sep | Sat |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
October 1990 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | Thu |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Oct | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
November 1990 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Fri |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 23 Nov | Fri |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
December 1990 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Sun |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 23 Dec | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Dec | Fri |
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 1990
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 1990, covering Kollam Era 1165 – 1166. 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 1990 | 14 Jan 1990 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 1990 | 12 Feb 1990 | 29 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 1990 | 14 Mar 1990 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 1990 | 13 Apr 1990 | 30 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 1990 | 14 May 1990 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 1990 | 15 Jun 1990 | 32 |
| Mithunam | 16 Jun 1990 | 16 Jul 1990 | 31 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 1990 | 16 Aug 1990 | 31 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 1990 | 16 Sep 1990 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 1990 | 17 Oct 1990 | 31 |
| Thulam | 18 Oct 1990 | 16 Nov 1990 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 17 Nov 1990 | 15 Dec 1990 | 29 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 1990 | 31 Dec 1990 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 1990
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 1990 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Ratha Saptami fell on 2 February, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1989 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1990
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 1:00 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Makaram Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 10 Feb 12:41 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2 days after Thaipusam | Makaram Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Jul 8:32 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Karkidakam Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 6 Aug 7:42 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Karkidakam Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 3 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1990
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2:10 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 20 Jun 5:20 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Makara → Dhanu re-entry while retrograde |
| 20 Jul 11:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
| 15 Dec 1:10 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
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 1990
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 1990?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 35 dates in 1990, of which 16 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Tuesday, 2 January 1990, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Friday, 28 December 1990.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 1990?
The first major observances of 1990 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Sunday, 7 January 1990
- Thiruvathira - Wednesday, 10 January 1990
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Sunday, 14 January 1990
- Ratha Saptami - Friday, 2 February 1990
- Thaipusam - Thursday, 8 February 1990
- Maha Shivaratri - Friday, 23 February 1990
Which month of 1990 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
January 1990 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Skanda Shashthi, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Thiruvathira, Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti).
Which traditional year does 1990 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1990 spans Kollam Era 1165 – 1166. 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 1990 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1990 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 1990?
1990 had 4 eclipses:
- 27 January 1990 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 10 February 1990 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 22 July 1990 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 6 August 1990 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 3 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1990?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1990:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 21 March 1990
- Shani (Saturn) entered Dhanu on 20 June 1990, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 20 July 1990
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 15 December 1990
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 1990?
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.
