Mithila Panchang 2015
The Mithila Panchang festival list of the Maithil region. Festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
July 2015
La. Sam. 896
Ashadha (Adhik) – Shravana
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 2015 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Mithila Panchang lists 29 dates in 2015, opening with Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) on 15 January and closing with Vivah Panchami on 16 December. Of these, 2 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 6 dates. The year runs through La. Sam. 895 – 896. 2015 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2015 Pausha – Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Thu |
Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) The Sun's entry into Makara, kept with til and chuda-dahi. |
Krishna Dashami |
| 24 Jan | Sat |
Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami)
The worship of Goddess Saraswati on Magha Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Panchami |
February 2015 Magha – Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Tue |
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 2015 Phalguna – Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Fri |
Holi (Phagua) The festival of colours, the day after the Phalguna full moon. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Mar | Sat |
Chaitra Navratri / Basanti Puja
The spring nine nights of Devi worship in Mithila. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Mar | Sat |
Ram Navami The birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
April 2015 Chaitra – Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Tue |
Jur Sital (Maithili New Year) The Maithili new year (Mesha Sankranti / Satuani), when elders sprinkle cooling water as blessings. |
Krishna Dashami |
| 21 Apr | Tue |
Akshaya Tritiya An auspicious day for new beginnings on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya. |
Shukla Tritiya |
| 27 Apr | Mon |
Janaki Navami (Sita Navami) The appearance of Goddess Sita on Vaishakha Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
May 2015 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Thu |
Ganga Dussehra The descent of the Ganga, on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
June 2015 Jyeshtha – Ashadha – Shravana – Ashadha (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun | Mon |
Mithun Sankranti
The Sun's entry into Mithuna. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
July 2015 Ashadha (Adhik) – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | Fri |
Guru Purnima The full moon of Ashadha honouring teachers and sage Veda Vyasa. |
Shukla Purnima |
August 2015 Bhadrapada – Shravana – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Thu |
Nag Panchami Serpent deities are worshipped on Shravana Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 29 Aug | Sat |
Raksha Bandhan Shravana Purnima — sisters tie the rakhi on their brothers' wrists. |
Shukla Purnima |
September 2015 Ashwina – Bhadrapada – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Sat |
Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Haritalika Teej Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 17 Sep | Thu |
Chaurchan (Chaturchandra) Mithila worships the moon and Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, taking the moon's sight as a blessing. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Sep | Mon |
Pitru Paksha (Shradh) The fortnight of offerings to the ancestors. |
Shukla Purnima |
October 2015 Kartika – Ashwina – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Mon |
Mahalaya The new moon closing Pitru Paksha and ushering in Durga Puja. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 21 Oct | Wed |
Durga Puja (Dashain)
The great autumn worship of Goddess Durga. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 26 Oct | Mon |
Kojagara (Lakshmi Puja)
The Kojagari full moon worship of Goddess Lakshmi, special to newlyweds in Mithila. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
November 2015 Margashirsha – Kartika – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov | Sun |
Dhanteras The worship of Dhanvantari and the buying of metal on Kartika Krishna Trayodashi. |
Krishna Dwadashi |
| 11 Nov | Wed |
Diwali (Sukhraatri) The festival of lights and worship of Goddess Lakshmi, kept in Mithila as Sukhraatri. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Nov | Fri |
Bhardutiya (Bhai Dooj)
Sisters honour their brothers two days after Diwali. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 17 Nov | Tue |
Chhath Puja
A four-day vrat thanking the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, with offerings at the river. |
Shukla Shashthi |
| 19 Nov | Thu |
Gopashtami The worship of cows and Krishna the cowherd on Kartika Shukla Ashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 25 Nov | Wed |
Kartik Purnima The full moon of Kartika, when Sama Chakeva figures are immersed. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
December 2015 Pausha – Margashirsha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Wed |
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 2015
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 2015, covering La. Sam. 895 – 896. 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 2015 | 5 Jan 2015 | 5 |
| Magha | 6 Jan 2015 | 14 Jan 2015 | 9 |
| Phalguna | 15 Jan 2015 | 20 Jan 2015 | 6 |
| Magha | 21 Jan 2015 | 3 Feb 2015 | 14 |
| Phalguna | 4 Feb 2015 | 13 Feb 2015 | 10 |
| Chaitra | 14 Feb 2015 | 18 Feb 2015 | 5 |
| Phalguna | 19 Feb 2015 | 5 Mar 2015 | 15 |
| Chaitra | 6 Mar 2015 | 14 Mar 2015 | 9 |
| Vaishakha | 15 Mar 2015 | 20 Mar 2015 | 6 |
| Chaitra | 21 Mar 2015 | 4 Apr 2015 | 15 |
| Vaishakha | 5 Apr 2015 | 14 Apr 2015 | 10 |
| Jyeshtha | 15 Apr 2015 | 18 Apr 2015 | 4 |
| Vaishakha | 19 Apr 2015 | 4 May 2015 | 16 |
| Jyeshtha | 5 May 2015 | 15 May 2015 | 11 |
| Ashadha | 16 May 2015 | 18 May 2015 | 3 |
| Jyeshtha | 19 May 2015 | 2 Jun 2015 | 15 |
| Ashadha | 3 Jun 2015 | 15 Jun 2015 | 13 |
| Shravana | 16 Jun 2015 | 16 Jun 2015 | 1 |
| Ashadha (Adhik) | 17 Jun 2015 | 16 Jul 2015 | 30 |
| Shravana | 17 Jul 2015 | 31 Jul 2015 | 15 |
| Bhadrapada | 1 Aug 2015 | 14 Aug 2015 | 14 |
| Shravana | 15 Aug 2015 | 17 Aug 2015 | 3 |
| Bhadrapada | 18 Aug 2015 | 29 Aug 2015 | 12 |
| Ashwina | 30 Aug 2015 | 13 Sep 2015 | 15 |
| Bhadrapada | 14 Sep 2015 | 17 Sep 2015 | 4 |
| Ashwina | 18 Sep 2015 | 28 Sep 2015 | 11 |
| Kartika | 29 Sep 2015 | 12 Oct 2015 | 14 |
| Ashwina | 13 Oct 2015 | 17 Oct 2015 | 5 |
| Kartika | 18 Oct 2015 | 27 Oct 2015 | 10 |
| Margashirsha | 28 Oct 2015 | 11 Nov 2015 | 15 |
| Kartika | 12 Nov 2015 | 16 Nov 2015 | 5 |
| Margashirsha | 17 Nov 2015 | 25 Nov 2015 | 9 |
| Pausha | 26 Nov 2015 | 11 Dec 2015 | 16 |
| Margashirsha | 12 Dec 2015 | 16 Dec 2015 | 5 |
| Pausha | 17 Dec 2015 | 25 Dec 2015 | 9 |
| Magha part | 26 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | 6 |
What happened in the sky in 2015
Beyond the dates the Mithila Panchang lists, 2015 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashadha, running from 17 June 2015 to 16 July 2015. Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) fell on 15 January, 1 day later in the year than in 2014 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2015
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Mithila date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 3:15 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Chaitra Navratri / Basanti Puja | Vaishakha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 4 Apr 5:30 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Chaitra Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 13 Sep 12:24 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashwina Amavasya | Not visible |
| 28 Sep 8:17 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha (Shradh) | Ashwina Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2015
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 6:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Simha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Mithila Panchang 2015
How many festivals and vrats does the Mithila Panchang list in 2015?
The Mithila Panchang lists 29 dates in 2015, of which 2 are vrats. The first is Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) on Thursday, 15 January 2015, and the last is Vivah Panchami on Wednesday, 16 December 2015.
What are the main festival dates in the Mithila Panchang for 2015?
The first major observances of 2015 are:
- Makar Sankranti (Tila Sankranti) - Thursday, 15 January 2015
- Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami) - Saturday, 24 January 2015
- Maha Shivaratri - Tuesday, 17 February 2015
- Holi (Phagua) - Friday, 6 March 2015
- Chaitra Navratri / Basanti Puja - Saturday, 21 March 2015
- Ram Navami - Saturday, 28 March 2015
Which month of 2015 has the most observances in the Mithila Panchang?
November 2015 is the fullest month with 6 dates, including Dhanteras, Diwali (Sukhraatri), Bhardutiya (Bhai Dooj), Chhath Puja, Gopashtami, Kartik Purnima.
Which traditional year does 2015 correspond to in the Mithila Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2015 spans La. Sam. 895 – 896. 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 2015 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2015 carried an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (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 2015 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2015?
2015 had 4 eclipses:
- 20 March 2015 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 4 April 2015 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 13 September 2015 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 September 2015 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2015?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2015:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Simha on 14 July 2015
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 2015?
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.
