Marathi Panchang - Shaka Samvat 2016
The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
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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.
Marathi Panchang 2016 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Marathi Panchang lists 259 dates in 2016, opening with Kalashtami on 2 January and closing with Ishti on 29 December. Of these, 209 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 25 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1937 – 1938.
January 2016 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Jan | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 8 Jan | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Jan | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 10 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 13 Jan | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Jan | Thu | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Jan | Fri | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shashthi |
| 17 Jan | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 21 Jan | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 23 Jan | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Jan | Sat | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 24 Jan | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Jan | Sun | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Jan | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
February 2016 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb | Thu | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 6 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Feb | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 11 Feb | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 12 Feb | Fri | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Feb | Sun | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 15 Feb | Mon | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Feb | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 Feb | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Feb | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Feb | Mon | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Feb | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 26 Feb | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
March 2016 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 5 Mar | Sat | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 6 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 7 Mar | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Mar | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Mar | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 9 Mar | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Mar | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 16 Mar | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 19 Mar | Sat | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Mar | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 22 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Mar | Wed | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Mar | Mon | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 31 Mar | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
April 2016 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Sun | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 5 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Apr | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Apr | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Apr | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 10 Apr | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Apr | Fri | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 17 Apr | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Apr | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 21 Apr | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Apr | Thu | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Fri | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Apr | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 29 Apr | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
May 2016 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Tue | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 4 May | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 5 May | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 May | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 May | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 May | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 May | Sun | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 9 May | Mon | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 May | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 May | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 May | Sat | Sita Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 May | Tue | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 May | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 20 May | Fri | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 May | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 May | Sat | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 May | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 22 May | Sun | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 May | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 29 May | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
June 2016 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Wed | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2 Jun | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 3 Jun | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Jun | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Jun | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Jun | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jun | Sun | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jun | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Jun | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Jun | Thu | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Jun | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 19 Jun | Sun | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Jun | Sun | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jun | Mon | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Jun | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 Jun | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 30 Jun | Thu | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
July 2016 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 2 Jul | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Jul | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Jul | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Jul | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Jul | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Jul | Thu | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jul | Fri | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Jul | Sat | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Jul | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Jul | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 30 Jul | Sat | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 31 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
August 2016 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Aug | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 6 Aug | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Aug | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 11 Aug | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Aug | Sun | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Aug | Wed | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Aug | Thu | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Aug | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Aug | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 Aug | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 25 Aug | Thu | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Aug | Fri | Gopalkala (Dahi Handi) | Krishna Navami |
| 28 Aug | Sun | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Aug | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Aug | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 Aug | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 Aug | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
September 2016 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 1 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Sep | Sun | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 4 Sep | Sun | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 5 Sep | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 6 Sep | Tue | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 7 Sep | Wed | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 9 Sep | Fri | Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan | Shukla Ashtami |
| 9 Sep | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Sep | Tue | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 14 Sep | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Sep | Thu | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Sep | Fri | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Sep | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Sep | Sat | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 19 Sep | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 23 Sep | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 26 Sep | Mon | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Sep | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Sep | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Amavasya |
October 2016 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 1 Oct | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 5 Oct | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 10 Oct | Mon | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Tue | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 12 Oct | Wed | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 13 Oct | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 15 Oct | Sat | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Oct | Sun | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Oct | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Oct | Wed | Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 27 Oct | Thu | Dhanteras | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 28 Oct | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Oct | Sun | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Oct | Mon | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 31 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
November 2016 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 3 Nov | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 8 Nov | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Nov | Thu | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 11 Nov | Fri | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Mon | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Nov | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Nov | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 21 Nov | Mon | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Nov | Fri | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Nov | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 27 Nov | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Nov | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 30 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
December 2016 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 5 Dec | Mon | Champa Shashti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 7 Dec | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 10 Dec | Sat | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Dec | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Datta Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 13 Dec | Tue | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Dec | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 17 Dec | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 20 Dec | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 24 Dec | Sat | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Dec | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 28 Dec | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 28 Dec | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 29 Dec | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Dec | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
What happened in the sky in 2016
Beyond the dates the Marathi Panchang lists, 2016 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 12 February, 19 days later in the year than in 2015 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2016
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 7:27 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 23 Mar 5:17 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Chaitra Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 1 Sep 2:36 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:24 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Ashwina Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2016
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 9:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Simha on 30 January 2016, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Marathi Panchang 2016
How many festivals and vrats does the Marathi Panchang list in 2016?
The Marathi Panchang lists 259 dates in 2016, of which 209 are vrats. The first is Kalashtami on Saturday, 2 January 2016, and the last is Ishti on Thursday, 29 December 2016.
What are the main festival dates in the Marathi Panchang for 2016?
The first major observances of 2016 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Thursday, 14 January 2016
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Friday, 15 January 2016
- Vasant Panchami - Friday, 12 February 2016
- Bhishma Ashtami - Monday, 15 February 2016
- Maha Shivaratri - Monday, 7 March 2016
- Holika Dahan - Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Which month of 2016 has the most observances in the Marathi Panchang?
August 2016 is the fullest month with 25 dates, including Masik Shivaratri, Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Ishti, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Nag Panchami, Masik Durgashtami.
Which traditional year does 2016 correspond to in the Marathi Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2016 spans Shaka Samvat 1937 – 1938. 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 2016 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2016 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 2016?
2016 had 4 eclipses:
- 9 March 2016 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 23 March 2016 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 1 September 2016 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 2016 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
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 2016?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2016:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kanya on 11 August 2016
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 2016?
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 Marathi Panchang - Shaka Samvat opens on the current month.
About the Marathi Panchang - Shaka Samvat
The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
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.
