Mithila Panchang 1971
The Mithila Panchang festival list of the Maithil region. Festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
August 1971
La. Sam. 852
Shravana – Bhadrapada – Ashwina
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.
Mithila Panchang 1971 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Mithila Panchang lists 29 dates in 1971, opening with Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) on 14 January and closing with Vivah Panchami on 23 November. Of these, 2 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 6 dates. The year runs through La. Sam. 851 – 852.
January 1971 Pausha – Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Thu |
Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) The Sun's entry into Makara, kept with til and chuda-dahi. |
Krishna Tritiya |
| 31 Jan | Sun |
Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami)
The worship of Goddess Saraswati on Magha Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Panchami |
February 1971 Magha – Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Tue |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 1971 Phalguna – Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Sat |
Holi (Phagua) The festival of colours, the day after the Phalguna full moon. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Sat |
Chaitra Navratri / Basanti Puja
The spring nine nights of Devi worship in Mithila. |
Shukla Pratipada |
April 1971 Chaitra – Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Sat |
Ram Navami The birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Apr | Wed |
Jur Sital (Maithili New Year) The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings. |
Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 Apr | Tue |
Akshaya Tritiya An auspicious day for new beginnings on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. |
Shukla Tritiya |
May 1971 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Mon |
Janaki Navami (Sita Navami) The appearance of Goddess Sita on Vaishakha Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
June 1971 Jyeshtha – Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun | Thu |
Ganga Dussehra The descent of the Ganga, on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Jun | Tue |
Mithun Sankranti
The Sun's entry into Mithuna. |
Krishna Saptami |
July 1971 Ashadha – Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul | Thu |
Guru Purnima The full moon of Ashadha honouring teachers and sage Veda Vyasa. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Jul | Tue |
Nag Panchami Serpent deities are worshipped on Shravana Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Panchami |
August 1971 Shravana – Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug | Fri |
Raksha Bandhan Shravana Purnima — sisters tie the rakhi on their brothers' wrists. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Aug | Fri |
Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 24 Aug | Tue | Haritalika Teej Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 25 Aug | Wed |
Chaurchan (Chaturchandra) Mithila worships the moon and Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, taking the moon's sight as a blessing. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
September 1971 Bhadrapada – Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Sat | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 5 Sep | Sun |
Pitru Paksha (Shradh) The fortnight of offerings to the ancestors. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Sep | Sun |
Mahalaya The new moon closing Pitru Paksha and ushering in Durga Puja. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Sep | Mon |
Durga Puja (Dashain)
The great autumn worship of Goddess Durga. |
Shukla Saptami |
October 1971 Ashwina – Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct | Sun |
Kojagara (Lakshmi Puja)
The Kojagari full moon worship of Goddess Lakshmi, special to newlyweds in Mithila. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 16 Oct | Sat |
Dhanteras The worship of Dhanvantari and the buying of metal on Kartika Krishna Trayodashi. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Oct | Mon |
Diwali (Sukhraatri) The festival of lights and worship of Goddess Lakshmi, kept in Mithila as Sukhraatri. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 21 Oct | Thu |
Bhardutiya (Bhai Dooj)
Sisters honour their brothers two days after Diwali. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 25 Oct | Mon |
Chhath Puja
A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 27 Oct | Wed |
Gopashtami The worship of cows and Krishna the cowherd on Kartika Shukla Ashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
November 1971 Kartika – Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Tue |
Kartik Purnima The full moon of Kartika, when Sama Chakeva figures are immersed. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Nov | Tue |
Vivah Panchami The wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, celebrated grandly in Janakpur and Ayodhya. |
Shukla Panchami |
Months of the Mithila Panchang in 1971
The Mithila Panchang does not begin its year on 1 January, so each of its months straddles two Gregorian ones. These are the months that ran through 1971, covering La. Sam. 851 – 852. A month marked part is one the Gregorian year cuts short at its own start or end.
| Month | Begins | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausha part | 1 Jan 1971 | 11 Jan 1971 | 11 |
| Magha | 12 Jan 1971 | 14 Jan 1971 | 3 |
| Phalguna | 15 Jan 1971 | 26 Jan 1971 | 12 |
| Magha | 27 Jan 1971 | 10 Feb 1971 | 15 |
| Phalguna | 11 Feb 1971 | 12 Feb 1971 | 2 |
| Chaitra | 13 Feb 1971 | 25 Feb 1971 | 13 |
| Phalguna | 26 Feb 1971 | 12 Mar 1971 | 15 |
| Chaitra | 13 Mar 1971 | 14 Mar 1971 | 2 |
| Vaishakha | 15 Mar 1971 | 26 Mar 1971 | 12 |
| Chaitra | 27 Mar 1971 | 10 Apr 1971 | 15 |
| Vaishakha | 11 Apr 1971 | 14 Apr 1971 | 4 |
| Jyeshtha | 15 Apr 1971 | 25 Apr 1971 | 11 |
| Vaishakha | 26 Apr 1971 | 10 May 1971 | 15 |
| Jyeshtha | 11 May 1971 | 14 May 1971 | 4 |
| Ashadha | 15 May 1971 | 24 May 1971 | 10 |
| Jyeshtha | 25 May 1971 | 9 Jun 1971 | 16 |
| Ashadha | 10 Jun 1971 | 15 Jun 1971 | 6 |
| Shravana | 16 Jun 1971 | 22 Jun 1971 | 7 |
| Ashadha | 23 Jun 1971 | 8 Jul 1971 | 16 |
| Shravana | 9 Jul 1971 | 16 Jul 1971 | 8 |
| Bhadrapada | 17 Jul 1971 | 22 Jul 1971 | 6 |
| Shravana | 23 Jul 1971 | 6 Aug 1971 | 15 |
| Bhadrapada | 7 Aug 1971 | 17 Aug 1971 | 11 |
| Ashwina | 18 Aug 1971 | 20 Aug 1971 | 3 |
| Bhadrapada | 21 Aug 1971 | 5 Sep 1971 | 16 |
| Ashwina | 6 Sep 1971 | 16 Sep 1971 | 11 |
| Kartika | 17 Sep 1971 | 19 Sep 1971 | 3 |
| Ashwina | 20 Sep 1971 | 4 Oct 1971 | 15 |
| Kartika | 5 Oct 1971 | 17 Oct 1971 | 13 |
| Margashirsha | 18 Oct 1971 | 19 Oct 1971 | 2 |
| Kartika | 20 Oct 1971 | 2 Nov 1971 | 14 |
| Margashirsha | 3 Nov 1971 | 16 Nov 1971 | 14 |
| Pausha | 17 Nov 1971 | 18 Nov 1971 | 2 |
| Margashirsha | 19 Nov 1971 | 2 Dec 1971 | 14 |
| Pausha | 3 Dec 1971 | 16 Dec 1971 | 14 |
| Magha | 17 Dec 1971 | 17 Dec 1971 | 1 |
| Pausha part | 18 Dec 1971 | 31 Dec 1971 | 14 |
What happened in the sky in 1971
Beyond the dates the Mithila Panchang lists, 1971 brought 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 was above the horizon somewhere in India. Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) fell on 31 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1970 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1971
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Mithila date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 1:14 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magha Purnima | Not visible |
| 25 Feb 3:07 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Maha Shivaratri | Chaitra Amavasya | Not visible |
| 22 Jul 3:01 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Aug 1:13 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Raksha Bandhan | Bhadrapada Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 21 Aug 4:08 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1971
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 10:30 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Makara on 17 February 1971, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Mithila Panchang 1971
How many festivals and vrats does the Mithila Panchang list in 1971?
The Mithila Panchang lists 29 dates in 1971, of which 2 are vrats. The first is Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) on Thursday, 14 January 1971, and the last is Vivah Panchami on Tuesday, 23 November 1971.
What are the main festival dates in the Mithila Panchang for 1971?
The first major observances of 1971 are:
- Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) - Thursday, 14 January 1971
- Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) - Sunday, 31 January 1971
- Maha Shivaratri - Tuesday, 23 February 1971
- Holi (Phagua) - Saturday, 13 March 1971
- Chaitra Navratri / Basanti Puja - Saturday, 27 March 1971
- Ram Navami - Saturday, 3 April 1971
Which month of 1971 has the most observances in the Mithila Panchang?
October 1971 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Kojagara (Lakshmi Puja), Dhanteras, Diwali (Sukhraatri), Bhardutiya (Bhai Dooj), Chhath Puja, Gopashtami.
Which traditional year does 1971 correspond to in the Mithila Panchang?
The Gregorian year 1971 spans La. Sam. 851 – 852. 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 1971 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1971 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 1971?
1971 had 5 eclipses:
- 10 February 1971 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 25 February 1971 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 22 July 1971 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 August 1971 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 21 August 1971 - 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 1971?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1971:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Vrishabha on 28 April 1971
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 1971?
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 Mithila Panchang opens on the current month.
About the Mithila Panchang
The Mithila Panchang festival list of the Maithil region. 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.
