The Odia Panji. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Odia solar month and the Shaka year.
Odia Panji 1997 opens in October during Vilayati Sal 1405 of the Hindu calendar.
October 1997
Vilayati Sal 1405
Shaka Samvat 1919 (Ishwara)
Aswina – Kartika
Festivals & Vrats in October 1997
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Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Tithi 7:48 PM, Sep 30 – 10:23 PM, Oct 1
The last day of Pitru Paksha for ancestral tarpan, and the herald of Durga Puja.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 7:48 PM, Sep 30 – 10:23 PM, Oct 1
The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 7:48 PM, Sep 30 – 10:23 PM, Oct 1
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Tithi 10:22 PM, Oct 1 – 12:46 AM, Oct 3
Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga begin on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, opened by the Ghatasthapana (kalash) ritual in Maharashtra and the garba and dandiya-raas nights of Gujarat; in Rajasthan the Karni Mata fair at Deshnok and the Jeen Mata fair draw great crowds.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 10:22 PM, Oct 1 – 12:46 AM, Oct 3
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 4:28 AM, Oct 5 – 5:55 AM, Oct 6
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 5:17 AM, Oct 10 – 3:57 AM, Oct 11
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Daksha Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashwina Shukla Navami.
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Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami)
Tithi 3:41 AM, Oct 11 – 1:42 AM, Oct 12
The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 1:30 AM, Oct 12 – 10:57 PM, Oct 12
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 7:45 PM, Oct 13 – 4:21 PM, Oct 14
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 4:21 PM, Oct 14 – 12:47 PM, Oct 15
The harvest full moon — kheer is set out in the nectar-like moonlight (Amrit Varsha) and the moon is worshipped on the brightest night of the year.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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Kumar Purnima
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband.
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Valmiki Jayanti
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
The full moon of Ashwina — the morning after the Sharad Purnima night — Odisha keeps it as Kumar Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 12:45 PM, Oct 15 – 9:15 AM, Oct 16
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 9:39 PM, Oct 22 – 10:56 PM, Oct 23
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Rama Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 3:37 AM, Oct 26 – 6:17 AM, Oct 27
Falls just before Diwali and is kept to wash away sins, dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana.
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Dhanteras
Tithi 6:23 AM, Oct 27 – 9:02 AM, Oct 28
The first day of Diwali — gold, silver and new utensils are bought to invite prosperity.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 11:39 AM, Oct 29 – 1:45 PM, Oct 30
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan)
Tithi 11:39 AM, Oct 29 – 1:45 PM, Oct 30
Krishna's slaying of the demon Narakasura is marked with a pre-dawn ceremonial oil bath (abhyang snan, kept by Sindhis as Roop Chaudas) before the lamps of Diwali.
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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Tithi 11:39 AM, Oct 29 – 1:45 PM, Oct 30
The festival of lights — homes glow with diyas and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth; Sindhis keep it as Diyari.
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Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 1:49 PM, Oct 30 – 3:32 PM, Oct 31
The new-moon day for honouring ancestors (tarpan) and worship.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 1:49 PM, Oct 30 – 3:32 PM, Oct 31
The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 1:49 PM, Oct 30 – 3:32 PM, Oct 31
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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