Odia Calendar - Panji 2034
The Odia festival calendar (Panji). Odisha festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each observance.
August 2034
Vilayati Sal 1441
Shrabana – Bhadraba
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.
Odia Calendar 2034 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Odia Calendar lists 32 dates in 2034, opening with Makara Sankranti on 14 January and closing with Prathamastami on 3 December. Of these, 2 are vrats (fasting observances). September is the fullest month with 5 dates. The year runs through Vilayati Sal 1441 – 1442. 2034 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashadha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2034 Pausa – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Sat |
Makara Sankranti The Sun's entry into Makara, kept with makara chaula. |
Krishna Navami |
| 24 Jan | Tue |
Saraswati Puja (Basanta Panchami)
The worship of Goddess Saraswati on Magha Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
February 2034 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Fri |
Maha Shivaratri (Jagara)
The great night of Lord Shiva, kept with a night-long vigil and the Mahadipa at Lingaraj. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 2034 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Sat |
Dola Purnima (Dola Yatra) The swing festival of Krishna on Phalguna Purnima, Odisha's Holi. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Mar | Tue |
Basanti Durga Puja
The spring worship of Goddess Durga in Chaitra Navratri. |
Shukla Navami |
| 28 Mar | Tue |
Sri Rama Navami The birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
April 2034 Chaitra – Baisakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Mon |
Chaitra Purnima The full moon of Chaitra, kept as Hanuman Jayanti and with Jhamu Yatra. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Apr | Fri |
Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) The Odia new year (Maha Vishuba Sankranti), with the sweet pana drink, Jhamu Yatra and Danda Nata. |
Krishna Dashami |
| 21 Apr | Fri |
Akshaya Tritiya Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya — the start of Chandan Yatra and chariot construction at Puri. |
Shukla Tritiya |
May 2034 Baisakha – Jyestha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Tue |
Nrusingha Chaturdashi The advent of Lord Narasimha on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 May | Thu | Savitri Brata Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 23 May | Tue |
Sital Sasthi The grand marriage of Shiva and Parvati, famed in Sambalpur, on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashthi. |
Shukla Shashthi |
June 2034 Jyestha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun | Fri |
Snana Yatra (Devasnan Purnima) Lord Jagannath's grand ceremonial bath on Jyeshtha Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
July 2034 Ashadha – Shrabana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Mon |
Jagannath Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled through Puri on giant chariots. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 20 Jul | Thu |
Hera Panchami Five days into Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Gundicha temple in search of Lord Jagannath. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Jul | Tue |
Bahuda Yatra The return car festival, when the deities journey back to the temple. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 29 Jul | Sat |
Niladri Bije Lord Jagannath returns to the sanctum (Ratna Singhasana) after Rath Yatra, marking its close. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
August 2034 Shrabana – Bhadraba
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Mon |
Chitalagi Amavasya The Shravana new moon when a chita adorns Lord Jagannath's forehead. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 29 Aug | Tue |
Gamha Purnima The birth of Balabhadra and the worship of cattle on Shravana Purnima, also kept as Jhulan and Rakhi. |
Shukla Purnima |
September 2034 Bhadraba – Aswina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Tue |
Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna. |
Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Sep | Sat |
Ganesha Chaturthi
The birth of Lord Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 17 Sep | Sun |
Nuakhai Western Odisha's harvest festival of the first new rice (nua anna), the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 21 Sep | Thu |
Radhashtami The appearance of Radharani on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 27 Sep | Wed | Ananta Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
October 2034 Aswina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Wed |
Mahalaya The new moon closing Pitru Paksha and opening Durga Puja. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Oct | Fri |
Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami) The eighth day of the autumn Durga Puja. |
Shukla Ashtami |
| 22 Oct | Sun |
Vijayadashami The triumph of Durga, the tenth day of the festival. |
Shukla Navami |
| 27 Oct | Fri |
Kumar Purnima Maidens worship Kartikeya and the harvest moon on Ashwin (Sharad) Purnima for a good husband. |
Shukla Purnima |
November 2034 Kartika – Margasira
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Fri |
Diwali (Paya Shraddha) The festival of lights with Bada Badua Daka to the ancestors. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 20 Nov | Mon |
Anla Navami The amla tree is worshipped on Kartika Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 25 Nov | Sat |
Boita Bandana (Kartika Purnima) Miniature boats are floated at dawn on Kartika Purnima, recalling Odisha's maritime past (Bali Yatra). |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
December 2034 Margasira – Pausa
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | Sun |
Prathamastami The eldest child is honoured and blessed on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami. |
Krishna Ashtami |
Months of the Odia Calendar in 2034
The Odia 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 2034, covering Vilayati Sal 1441 – 1442. A month marked part is one the Gregorian year cuts short at its own start or end.
| Month | Begins | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausa part | 1 Jan 2034 | 13 Jan 2034 | 13 |
| Magha | 14 Jan 2034 | 12 Feb 2034 | 30 |
| Phalguna | 13 Feb 2034 | 14 Mar 2034 | 30 |
| Chaitra | 15 Mar 2034 | 13 Apr 2034 | 30 |
| Baisakha | 14 Apr 2034 | 14 May 2034 | 31 |
| Jyestha | 15 May 2034 | 14 Jun 2034 | 31 |
| Ashadha | 15 Jun 2034 | 16 Jul 2034 | 32 |
| Shrabana | 17 Jul 2034 | 16 Aug 2034 | 31 |
| Bhadraba | 17 Aug 2034 | 16 Sep 2034 | 31 |
| Aswina | 17 Sep 2034 | 16 Oct 2034 | 30 |
| Kartika | 17 Oct 2034 | 15 Nov 2034 | 30 |
| Margasira | 16 Nov 2034 | 15 Dec 2034 | 30 |
| Pausa part | 16 Dec 2034 | 31 Dec 2034 | 16 |
What the sky brings in 2034
Beyond the dates the Odia Calendar lists, 2034 brings 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashadha, running from 17 June 2034 to 15 July 2034. Saraswati Puja (Basanta Panchami) falls on 24 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2033 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2034
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Odia date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 3:47 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Chaitra Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 4 Apr 12:35 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Chaitra Purnima | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 12 Sep 9:48 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadraba Amavasya | Not visible |
| 28 Sep 8:16 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Aswina Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2034
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Meena |
| 13 Jul 4:30 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Simha on 5 September 2034, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Odia Calendar 2034
How many festivals and vrats does the Odia Calendar list in 2034?
The Odia Calendar lists 32 dates in 2034, of which 2 are vrats. The first is Makara Sankranti on Saturday, 14 January 2034, and the last is Prathamastami on Sunday, 3 December 2034.
What are the main festival dates in the Odia Calendar for 2034?
The first major observances of 2034 are:
- Makara Sankranti - Saturday, 14 January 2034
- Saraswati Puja (Basanta Panchami) - Tuesday, 24 January 2034
- Maha Shivaratri (Jagara) - Friday, 17 February 2034
- Dola Purnima (Dola Yatra) - Saturday, 4 March 2034
- Basanti Durga Puja - Tuesday, 28 March 2034
- Sri Rama Navami - Tuesday, 28 March 2034
Which month of 2034 has the most observances in the Odia Calendar?
September 2034 is the fullest month with 5 dates, including Janmashtami, Ganesha Chaturthi, Nuakhai, Radhashtami, Ananta Chaturdashi.
Which traditional year does 2034 correspond to in the Odia Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2034 spans Vilayati Sal 1441 – 1442. 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 2034?
Yes. 2034 carries 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 2034 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2034?
2034 has 4 eclipses:
- 20 March 2034 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 4 April 2034 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 12 September 2034 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 September 2034 - Partial 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 2 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2034?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2034:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Meena on 28 March 2034
- Shani (Saturn) enters Karka on 13 July 2034
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 2034?
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 Odia Calendar - Panji opens on the current month.
About the Odia Calendar - Panji
The Odia festival calendar (Panji). Odisha 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.
