Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 2014
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
September 2014
Kollam Era 1190
Chingam – Kanni
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 2014 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 31 dates in 2014, opening with Skanda Shashthi on 6 January and closing with Skanda Shashthi on 26 December. Of these, 15 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1189 – 1190.
January 2014 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Jan | Sat |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Jan | Tue |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Jan | Fri |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Pratipada |
February 2014 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 6 Feb | Thu |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 16 Feb | Sun |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Feb | Thu |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 2014 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 2014 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
May 2014 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 9 May | Fri |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dashami |
June 2014 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 2014 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Jul | Sat | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
August 2014 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 8 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 10 Aug | Sun |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Aug | Sun |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Saptami |
| 31 Aug | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
September 2014 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep | Sun |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 25 Sep | Thu |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
October 2014 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Fri |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 23 Oct | Thu |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Amavasya |
November 2014 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Mon |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Dashami |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
December 2014 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | Tue | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Tue |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Navami |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 2014
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 2014, covering Kollam Era 1189 – 1190. 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 2014 | 14 Jan 2014 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 2014 | 12 Feb 2014 | 29 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 2014 | 14 Mar 2014 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 2014 | 14 Apr 2014 | 31 |
| Medam | 15 Apr 2014 | 14 May 2014 | 30 |
| Edavam | 15 May 2014 | 15 Jun 2014 | 32 |
| Mithunam | 16 Jun 2014 | 16 Jul 2014 | 31 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 2014 | 17 Aug 2014 | 32 |
| Chingam | 18 Aug 2014 | 17 Sep 2014 | 31 |
| Kanni | 18 Sep 2014 | 17 Oct 2014 | 30 |
| Thulam | 18 Oct 2014 | 16 Nov 2014 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 17 Nov 2014 | 16 Dec 2014 | 30 |
| Dhanu part | 17 Dec 2014 | 31 Dec 2014 | 15 |
What happened in the sky in 2014
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 2014 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 17 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2013 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2014
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 1:15 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Vishu | Medam Purnima | Not visible |
| 29 Apr 11:33 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Medam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 8 Oct 4:24 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kanni Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 24 Oct 3:14 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Deepavali | Thulam Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2014
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 8:50 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
| 2 Nov 9:00 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Tula → Vrishchika |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Kanya on 12 July 2014, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Malayalam Calendar 2014
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 2014?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 31 dates in 2014, of which 15 are vrats. The first is Skanda Shashthi on Monday, 6 January 2014, and the last is Skanda Shashthi on Friday, 26 December 2014.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 2014?
The first major observances of 2014 are:
- Vaikunta Ekadashi - Saturday, 11 January 2014
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Tuesday, 14 January 2014
- Thaipusam - Friday, 17 January 2014
- Ratha Saptami - Thursday, 6 February 2014
- Attukal Pongala - Sunday, 16 February 2014
- Maha Shivaratri - Thursday, 27 February 2014
Which month of 2014 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
August 2014 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Skanda Shashthi, Varalakshmi Vratham, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini).
Which traditional year does 2014 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2014 spans Kollam Era 1189 – 1190. 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 2014 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2014 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 2014?
2014 had 4 eclipses:
- 15 April 2014 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 29 April 2014 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 8 October 2014 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 24 October 2014 - 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 2014?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2014:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 19 June 2014
- Shani (Saturn) entered Vrishchika on 2 November 2014
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 2014?
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.
