Malayalam Calendar - Kollam Era 2029
The Malayalam festival calendar (Kollam Era). Kerala festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
November 2029
Kollam Era 1205
Thulam – Vrischikam
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 2029 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 2029, opening with Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) on 14 January and closing with Thiruvathira on 22 December. Of these, 12 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Kollam Era 1204 – 1205. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2029 Dhanu – Makaram
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Sun |
Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) The Makara Jyothi and Makaravilakku at Sabarimala on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Jan | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 22 Jan | Mon |
Ratha Saptami Surya's chariot turns north — devotees bathe at dawn and worship the Sun god on Magha Shukla Saptami. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 30 Jan | Tue |
Thaipusam Devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadi in penance and thanksgiving on the Pusam star of Thai. |
Shukla Purnima |
February 2029 Makaram – Kumbham
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Sun |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva, with the Aluva Sivarathri on the Periyar sands. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Feb | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
March 2029 Kumbham – Meenam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu |
Attukal Pongala Lakhs of women cook pongala for the Attukal Bhagavathy on the Pooram star of the month of Kumbham. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Mar | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
April 2029 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. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Apr | Wed |
Thrissur Pooram Kerala's grandest temple festival of caparisoned elephants and percussion, on the Pooram star of Medam. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
May 2029 Medam – Edavam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
June 2029 Edavam – Mithunam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
July 2029 Mithunam – Karkidakam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
August 2029 Karkidakam – Chingam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Fri | Karkidaka Vavu Bali Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Aug | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 22 Aug | Wed |
Onam (Thiruvonam) Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali, with Pookalam, Onasadya and boat races. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 24 Aug | Fri |
Avani Avittam (Upakarma) Brahmins renew the sacred thread (Yajur Upakarma) on Shravana Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
September 2029 Chingam – Kanni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sat |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Ashtami Rohini) The birth of Lord Krishna on the Rohini star of Chingam. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
October 2029 Kanni – Thulam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct | Mon |
Navratri (Saraswathi Puja)
The autumn nine nights, culminating in Saraswathi Puja and Vidyarambham. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 16 Oct | Tue |
Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja
Tools, instruments and books are placed before Goddess Saraswati and worshipped on Vijayadashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
November 2029 Thulam – Vrischikam
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Mon |
Deepavali The festival of lights. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 16 Nov | Fri |
Mandala Pooja Begins The 41-day Sabarimala Ayyappa season begins as the Sun enters Vrischika. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
December 2029 Vrischikam – Dhanu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Mon | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 11 Dec | Tue |
Subramanya Shashti Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya) is worshipped at Kukke and beyond on Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 16 Dec | Sun |
Dhanurmasam Begins The month of dawn Vishnu worship (Tiruppavai / Dhanurmasa) begins as the Sun enters Dhanu. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Dec | Sun |
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Margazhi Ekadashi when the gates of Vaikuntha are said to open; Vishnu devotees fast and keep vigil. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
| 22 Dec | Sat |
Thiruvathira Women keep the Thiruvathira vrat for marital bliss on the Ardra star of Dhanu. |
Krishna Dwitiya |
Months of the Malayalam Calendar in 2029
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 2029, covering Kollam Era 1204 – 1205. 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 2029 | 13 Jan 2029 | 13 |
| Makaram | 14 Jan 2029 | 12 Feb 2029 | 30 |
| Kumbham | 13 Feb 2029 | 14 Mar 2029 | 30 |
| Meenam | 15 Mar 2029 | 13 Apr 2029 | 30 |
| Medam | 14 Apr 2029 | 14 May 2029 | 31 |
| Edavam | 15 May 2029 | 14 Jun 2029 | 31 |
| Mithunam | 15 Jun 2029 | 16 Jul 2029 | 32 |
| Karkidakam | 17 Jul 2029 | 16 Aug 2029 | 31 |
| Chingam | 17 Aug 2029 | 16 Sep 2029 | 31 |
| Kanni | 17 Sep 2029 | 17 Oct 2029 | 31 |
| Thulam | 18 Oct 2029 | 16 Nov 2029 | 30 |
| Vrischikam | 17 Nov 2029 | 15 Dec 2029 | 29 |
| Dhanu part | 16 Dec 2029 | 31 Dec 2029 | 16 |
What the sky brings in 2029
Beyond the dates the Malayalam Calendar lists, 2029 brings 6 eclipses - 4 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 is above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Chaitra, running from 16 March 2029 to 13 April 2029. Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) falls on 14 January, 1 day earlier in the year than in 2028 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2029
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Malayalam date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 10:42 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) | Makaram Amavasya | Not visible |
| 12 Jun 9:34 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Edavam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 26 Jun 8:52 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Mithunam Purnima | Not visible |
| 11 Jul 9:06 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Mithunam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 Dec 8:32 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Vrischikam Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Dec 4:12 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day before Thiruvathira | Dhanu Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2029
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 8 Aug 12:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 25 Aug 1:10 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
| 5 Oct 5:00 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mesha re-entry while retrograde |
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 2029
How many festivals and vrats does the Malayalam Calendar list in 2029?
The Malayalam Calendar lists 30 dates in 2029, of which 12 are vrats. The first is Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) on Sunday, 14 January 2029, and the last is Thiruvathira on Saturday, 22 December 2029.
What are the main festival dates in the Malayalam Calendar for 2029?
The first major observances of 2029 are:
- Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti) - Sunday, 14 January 2029
- Ratha Saptami - Monday, 22 January 2029
- Thaipusam - Tuesday, 30 January 2029
- Maha Shivaratri - Sunday, 11 February 2029
- Attukal Pongala - Thursday, 1 March 2029
- Vishu - Saturday, 14 April 2029
Which month of 2029 has the most observances in the Malayalam Calendar?
August 2029 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Skanda Shashthi, Onam (Thiruvonam), Avani Avittam (Upakarma), Varalakshmi Vratham.
Which traditional year does 2029 correspond to in the Malayalam Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2029 spans Kollam Era 1204 – 1205. 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.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2029?
Yes. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2029 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2029?
2029 has 6 eclipses:
- 14 January 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 12 June 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 26 June 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 11 July 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 December 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 December 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2029?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2029:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 29 March 2029, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) enters Vrishabha on 8 August 2029
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Tula on 25 August 2029
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 5 October 2029, moving retrograde
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 2029?
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.
