Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 2006
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
January 2006
Kollam Era 1181
Dhanu – Makaram
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 2006 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 33 dates in 2006, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 4 January and closing with Vaikunta Ekadashi on 30 December. Of these, 15 are vrats (fasting observances). January is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1181 – 1182.
January 2006 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Jan | Tue |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Jan | Fri |
Thiruvathira Women keep the Thiruvathira vrat for marital bliss on the Ardra star of Dhanu. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Jan | Sat |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jan | Sun |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Pratipada |
February 2006 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 4 Feb | Sat |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Feb | Wed |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Dwitiya |
| 26 Feb | Sun |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 2006 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
April 2006 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Fri |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Krishna Pratipada |
May 2006 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 8 May | Mon |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
June 2006 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 2006 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 25 Jul | Tue | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Jul | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
August 2006 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 9 Aug | Wed |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Aug | Wed |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 29 Aug | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
September 2006 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Sat |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
October 2006 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Mon |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Oct | Sat |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 27 Oct | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
November 2006 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Thu |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Nov | Sun |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
December 2006 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sat |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Dec | Sat |
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 2006
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 2006, covering Kollam Era 1181 – 1182. 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 2006 | 14 Jan 2006 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 2006 | 12 Feb 2006 | 29 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 2006 | 14 Mar 2006 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 2006 | 14 Apr 2006 | 31 |
| Medam | 15 Apr 2006 | 14 May 2006 | 30 |
| Edavam | 15 May 2006 | 15 Jun 2006 | 32 |
| Mithunam | 16 Jun 2006 | 16 Jul 2006 | 31 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 2006 | 16 Aug 2006 | 31 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 2006 | 16 Sep 2006 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 2006 | 17 Oct 2006 | 31 |
| Thulam | 18 Oct 2006 | 16 Nov 2006 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 17 Nov 2006 | 16 Dec 2006 | 30 |
| Dhanu part | 17 Dec 2006 | 31 Dec 2006 | 15 |
What happened in the sky in 2006
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 2006 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 15 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2005 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2006
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 5:17 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Meenam Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 29 Mar 3:41 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Meenam Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 8 Sep 12:21 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Chingam Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 22 Sep 5:10 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Navratri (Saraswathi Puja) | Kanni Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2006
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 10:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
| 1 Nov 7:20 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Karka → Simha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Kumbha on 12 October 2006, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Calendar 2006
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 2006?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 33 dates in 2006, of which 15 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Wednesday, 4 January 2006, and the last is Vaikunta Ekadashi on Saturday, 30 December 2006.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 2006?
The first major observances of 2006 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Tuesday, 10 January 2006
- Thiruvathira - Friday, 13 January 2006
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Saturday, 14 January 2006
- Thaipusam - Sunday, 15 January 2006
- Ratha Saptami - Saturday, 4 February 2006
- Attukal Pongala - Wednesday, 15 February 2006
Which month of 2006 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
January 2006 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Skanda Shashthi, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Thiruvathira, Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti), Thaipusam.
Which traditional year does 2006 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2006 spans Kollam Era 1181 – 1182. 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 2006 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2006 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 2006?
2006 had 4 eclipses:
- 15 March 2006 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 29 March 2006 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 8 September 2006 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 22 September 2006 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2006?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2006:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 27 October 2006
- Shani (Saturn) entered Simha on 1 November 2006
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 2006?
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.
