Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 2024
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
December 2024
Kollam Era 1200
Vrischikam – Dhanu
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 2024 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 29 dates in 2024, opening with Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) on 15 January and closing with Dhanurmasam Begins on 16 December. Of these, 13 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 6 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1199 – 1200.
January 2024 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Mon |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 16 Jan | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Jan | Fri |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Krishna Pratipada |
February 2024 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 16 Feb | Fri |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 25 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 2024 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Fri |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Mar | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 2024 Meenam – Medam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Apr | Sun |
Vishu The Malayalam astronomical new year; the auspicious Vishukkani is viewed at dawn for a prosperous year. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 20 Apr | Sat |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Dwadashi |
May 2024 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
June 2024 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 2024 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
August 2024 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug | Sun | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Aug | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 16 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Aug | Mon |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Aug | Mon |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Aug | Mon |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
September 2024 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
October 2024 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Thu |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Oct | Sat |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 31 Oct | Thu |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
November 2024 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Sat |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Krishna Pratipada |
December 2024 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Dec | Sat |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 11 Dec | Wed | Guruvayur Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Mon |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Krishna Pratipada |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 2024
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 2024, covering Kollam Era 1199 – 1200. 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 2024 | 14 Jan 2024 | 14 |
| Makaram | 15 Jan 2024 | 13 Feb 2024 | 30 |
| Kumbham | 14 Feb 2024 | 13 Mar 2024 | 29 |
| Meenam | 14 Mar 2024 | 13 Apr 2024 | 31 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 2024 | 14 May 2024 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 2024 | 14 Jun 2024 | 31 |
| Mithunam | 15 Jun 2024 | 15 Jul 2024 | 31 |
| Karkidakam | 16 Jul 2024 | 16 Aug 2024 | 32 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 2024 | 16 Sep 2024 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 2024 | 16 Oct 2024 | 30 |
| Thulam | 17 Oct 2024 | 15 Nov 2024 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 16 Nov 2024 | 15 Dec 2024 | 30 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 2024
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 2024 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 26 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2023 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2024
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 12:42 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Meenam Purnima | Not visible |
| 8 Apr 11:47 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Meenam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 18 Sep 8:14 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kanni Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 3 Oct 12:15 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Navratri (Saraswathi Puja) | Kanni Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2024
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 1:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
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 2024
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 2024?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 29 dates in 2024, of which 13 are vrats. The first is Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) on Monday, 15 January 2024, and the last is Dhanurmasam Begins on Monday, 16 December 2024.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 2024?
The first major observances of 2024 are:
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Monday, 15 January 2024
- Thaipusam - Friday, 26 January 2024
- Ratha Saptami - Friday, 16 February 2024
- Attukal Pongala - Sunday, 25 February 2024
- Maha Shivaratri - Friday, 8 March 2024
- Vishu - Sunday, 14 April 2024
Which month of 2024 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
August 2024 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Skanda Shashthi, Varalakshmi Vratham, Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Onam (Thiruvonam), Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini).
Which traditional year does 2024 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2024 spans Kollam Era 1199 – 1200. 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 2024 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2024 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 2024?
2024 had 4 eclipses:
- 25 March 2024 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 8 April 2024 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 18 September 2024 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 3 October 2024 - Annular 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 2024?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2024:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishabha on 1 May 2024
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 2024?
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.
