Punjabi Jantri 1956
The Punjabi Jantri (Bikrami reckoning, with the Nanakshahi year alongside). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Punjabi solar month beginning on its Sangrand (Sankranti) day.
November 1956
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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.
Punjabi Jantri 1956 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Punjabi Jantri lists 270 dates in 1956, opening with Sankashti Chaturthi on 1 January and closing with Darsha Amavasya on 31 December. Of these, 216 are vrats (fasting observances). October is the fullest month with 26 dates. The year runs through Bikrami Samvat 2012 – 2013.
January 1956 Poh – Magh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 4 Jan | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 10 Jan | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 11 Jan | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 12 Jan | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Jan | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Jan | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Pratipada |
| 17 Jan | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 21 Jan | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 Jan | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 27 Jan | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Jan | Fri | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Jan | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Sakat Chauth Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
February 1956 Magh – Phagan
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 9 Feb | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 9 Feb | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Mauni Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Feb | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 16 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 18 Feb | Sat | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 19 Feb | Sun | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 19 Feb | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 23 Feb | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 25 Feb | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 25 Feb | Sat | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 26 Feb | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Feb | Sun | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Feb | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
March 1956 Phagan – Chet
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 9 Mar | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 10 Mar | Sat | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 12 Mar | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Mar | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 16 Mar | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 20 Mar | Tue | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 24 Mar | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Hola Mohalla | Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 29 Mar | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
April 1956 Chet – Vaisakh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Mon | Sheetala Saptami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 3 Apr | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 7 Apr | Sat | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 8 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 9 Apr | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 10 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 10 Apr | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 11 Apr | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Vaisakhi | Shukla Tritiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 16 Apr | Mon | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 24 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Apr | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
May 1956 Vaisakh – Jeth
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 6 May | Sun | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 8 May | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 May | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 10 May | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 May | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 May | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 May | Sat | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 May | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 May | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 16 May | Wed | Ganga Saptami | Shukla Saptami |
| 17 May | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 18 May | Fri | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 20 May | Sun | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 21 May | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 22 May | Tue | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 24 May | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 May | Thu | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 25 May | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 May | Fri | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pratipada |
| 28 May | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
June 1956 Jeth – Harh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 5 Jun | Tue | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 6 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 7 Jun | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Jun | Fri | Vat Savitri Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 9 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Jun | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 18 Jun | Mon | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Jun | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 22 Jun | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 Jun | Fri | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Batuka Bhairava Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Kabirdas Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jun | Sat | Vaivaswata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Jun | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
July 1956 Harh – Sawan
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 4 Jul | Wed | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Jul | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 6 Jul | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Jul | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Jul | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Jul | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Jul | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 Jul | Wed | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 16 Jul | Mon | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Navami |
| 17 Jul | Tue | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 18 Jul | Wed | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Jul | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jul | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 26 Jul | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 30 Jul | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
August 1956 Sawan – Bhadon
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Thu | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 4 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 5 Aug | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 7 Aug | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Aug | Wed | Hariyali Teej (Chhoti Teej) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 9 Aug | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 10 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 13 Aug | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 17 Aug | Fri | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Aug | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 20 Aug | Mon | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Aug | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 Aug | Fri | Kajari Teej (Badi / Satudi Teej) | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 28 Aug | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Aug | Thu | Goga Navami (Gogaji) | Krishna Navami |
September 1956 Bhadon – Assu
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sat | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2 Sep | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 3 Sep | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Sep | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Sep | Fri | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 7 Sep | Fri | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 8 Sep | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 9 Sep | Sun | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Sep | Mon | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shashthi |
| 12 Sep | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 16 Sep | Sun | Vishwakarma Puja | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Sep | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Sep | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Sep | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 27 Sep | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 30 Sep | Sun | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
October 1956 Assu – Katak
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 2 Oct | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 4 Oct | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 4 Oct | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 7 Oct | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Oct | Sat | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Oct | Sun | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Oct | Mon | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 17 Oct | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Meerabai Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Oct | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Karva Chauth Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 31 Oct | Wed | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
November 1956 Katak – Maghar
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 1 Nov | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Nov | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Nov | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Nov | Fri | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 6 Nov | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Nov | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Kansa Vadh | Shukla Dashami |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Nov | Thu | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 15 Nov | Thu | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Nov | Sat | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Nov | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 24 Nov | Sat | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 30 Nov | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
December 1956 Maghar – Poh
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 1 Dec | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Dec | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 2 Dec | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 6 Dec | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 7 Dec | Fri | Vivah Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 10 Dec | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 14 Dec | Fri | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 17 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 17 Dec | Mon | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Dec | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 20 Dec | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 24 Dec | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 27 Dec | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Dec | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Dec | Sun | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 31 Dec | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Dec | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 31 Dec | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
What happened in the sky in 1956
Beyond the dates the Punjabi Jantri lists, 1956 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 16 February, 19 days later in the year than in 1955 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1956
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Punjabi date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 9:01 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Buddha Purnima | Jeth Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 9 Jun 2:50 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Shani Jayanti | Jeth Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 18 Nov 12:17 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Nanak Jayanti | Maghar Purnima | Not visible |
| 2 Dec 1:30 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Maghar Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1956
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 4:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Karka re-entry while retrograde |
| 22 May 9:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Simha |
| 28 Oct 10:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Punjabi Jantri 1956
How many festivals and vrats does the Punjabi Jantri list in 1956?
The Punjabi Jantri lists 270 dates in 1956, of which 216 are vrats. The first is Sankashti Chaturthi on Sunday, 1 January 1956, and the last is Darsha Amavasya on Monday, 31 December 1956.
What are the main festival dates in the Punjabi Jantri for 1956?
The first major observances of 1956 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1956
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1956
- Vasant Panchami - Thursday, 16 February 1956
- Bhishma Ashtami - Sunday, 19 February 1956
- Maha Shivaratri - Saturday, 10 March 1956
- Holika Dahan - Monday, 26 March 1956
Which month of 1956 has the most observances in the Punjabi Jantri?
October 1956 is the fullest month with 26 dates, including Som Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Amavasya, Ishti, Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana).
Which traditional year does 1956 correspond to in the Punjabi Jantri?
The Gregorian year 1956 spans Bikrami Samvat 2012 – 2013. 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 1956 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1956 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 1956?
1956 had 4 eclipses:
- 24 May 1956 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 9 June 1956 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 18 November 1956 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 2 December 1956 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya 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 1956?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1956:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 14 March 1956, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Simha on 22 May 1956
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kanya on 28 October 1956
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 1956?
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 Punjabi Jantri opens on the current month.
About the Punjabi Jantri
The Punjabi Jantri (Bikrami reckoning, with the Nanakshahi year alongside). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Punjabi solar month beginning on its Sangrand (Sankranti) day.
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.
