Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 1992
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
March 1992
Kollam Era 1167
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 Calendar 1992 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 1992, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 10 January and closing with Skanda Shashthi on 29 December. Of these, 14 are vrats (fasting observances). The year runs through Kollam Era 1167 – 1168.
January 1992 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Jan | Wed |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 20 Jan | Mon |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Pratipada |
February 1992 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 11 Feb | Tue |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 19 Feb | Wed |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Pratipada |
March 1992 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Mon |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 10 Mar | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 1992 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Apr | Mon |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Apr | Tue |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dwadashi |
May 1992 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
June 1992 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
July 1992 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 29 Jul | Wed | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
August 1992 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 13 Aug | Thu |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Aug | Fri |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
September 1992 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 Sep | Wed |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 27 Sep | Sun |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
October 1992 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | Mon |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 25 Oct | Sun |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Amavasya |
November 1992 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Mon |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Shashthi |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 30 Nov | Mon |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
December 1992 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec | Sat | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Dec | Tue |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Shashthi |
| 29 Dec | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 1992
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 1992, covering Kollam Era 1167 – 1168. 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 1992 | 14 Jan 1992 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 1992 | 13 Feb 1992 | 30 |
| Kumbham | 14 Feb 1992 | 14 Mar 1992 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 1992 | 13 Apr 1992 | 30 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 1992 | 14 May 1992 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 1992 | 14 Jun 1992 | 31 |
| Mithunam | 15 Jun 1992 | 16 Jul 1992 | 32 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 1992 | 16 Aug 1992 | 31 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 1992 | 16 Sep 1992 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 1992 | 16 Oct 1992 | 30 |
| Thulam | 17 Oct 1992 | 15 Nov 1992 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 16 Nov 1992 | 15 Dec 1992 | 30 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 1992 | 31 Dec 1992 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 1992
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 1992 brought 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) fell on 15 January, 1 day later in the year than in 1991 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1992
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 4:34 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Dhanu Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 15 Jun 10:26 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Mithunam Purnima | Not visible |
| 30 Jun 5:40 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Mithunam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 10 Dec 5:14 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Vrischikam Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Dec 6:00 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Dhanu Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1992
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 6:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Vrishchika on 30 October 1992, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Calendar 1992
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 1992?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 1992, of which 14 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Friday, 10 January 1992, and the last is Skanda Shashthi on Tuesday, 29 December 1992.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 1992?
The first major observances of 1992 are:
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Wednesday, 15 January 1992
- Thaipusam - Monday, 20 January 1992
- Ratha Saptami - Tuesday, 11 February 1992
- Attukal Pongala - Wednesday, 19 February 1992
- Maha Shivaratri - Monday, 2 March 1992
- Vishu - Monday, 13 April 1992
Which traditional year does 1992 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1992 spans Kollam Era 1167 – 1168. 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 1992 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1992 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 1992?
1992 had 5 eclipses:
- 5 January 1992 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 June 1992 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 30 June 1992 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 10 December 1992 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 December 1992 - 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 1992?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1992:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kanya on 11 September 1992
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 1992?
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.
