Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha 1978
The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
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Tamil Panchangam 1978 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Tamil Panchangam lists 279 dates in 1978, opening with Kalashtami on 2 January and closing with Ishti on 30 December. Of these, 220 are vrats (fasting observances). August is the fullest month with 27 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1899 – 1900.
January 1978 Margazhi – Thai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 Jan | Thu | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 7 Jan | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 7 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Jan | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Jan | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Jan | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Shasti |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Sapthami |
| 16 Jan | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Jan | Thu | Dharma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 19 Jan | Thu | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 21 Jan | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Pausha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Jan | Tue | Thaipusam | Shukla Pournami |
| 31 Jan | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
February 1978 Thai – Maasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Shattila Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Thasami |
| 5 Feb | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 Feb | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Feb | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Feb | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 11 Feb | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 12 Feb | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Brahma Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Sapthami |
| 14 Feb | Tue | Ratha Saptami | Shukla Sapthami |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Bhishma Ashtami | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Feb | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 18 Feb | Sat | Jaya Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Feb | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Magha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Feb | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Feb | Thu | Masi Magam | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Feb | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
March 1978 Maasi – Panguni
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar | Thu | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 5 Mar | Sun | Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 6 Mar | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 7 Mar | Tue | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 8 Mar | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 8 Mar | Wed | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 9 Mar | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Mar | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 12 Mar | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 14 Mar | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 17 Mar | Fri | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 20 Mar | Mon | Amalaki Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 22 Mar | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Holika Dahan | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Panguni Uthiram | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Phalguna Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 Mar | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 31 Mar | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
April 1978 Panguni – Chithirai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr | Mon | Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 5 Apr | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 5 Apr | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Swayambhuva Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 11 Apr | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Sapthami |
| 16 Apr | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 Apr | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Astami |
| 19 Apr | Wed | Kamada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 Apr | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Chithirai Thiruvizha | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Swarochisha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 26 Apr | Wed | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 29 Apr | Sat | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
May 1978 Chithirai – Vaikasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May | Wed | Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 4 May | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 5 May | Fri | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 6 May | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 6 May | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 7 May | Sun | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 May | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 May | Tue | Parashurama Jayanti | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 10 May | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 11 May | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 13 May | Sat | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 15 May | Mon | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 16 May | Tue | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 18 May | Thu | Mohini Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 20 May | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 21 May | Sun | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 22 May | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Mon | Vaikasi Visakam | Shukla Pournami |
| 22 May | Mon | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 May | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 May | Tue | Narada Jayanti | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 25 May | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 28 May | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
June 1978 Vaikasi – Aani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Thu | Apara Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 3 Jun | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 3 Jun | Sat | Shani Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Shani Jayanti | Krishna Amavasai |
| 6 Jun | Tue | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 9 Jun | Fri | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 11 Jun | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 14 Jun | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 17 Jun | Sat | Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 18 Jun | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Jun | Tue | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 21 Jun | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 23 Jun | Fri | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 27 Jun | Tue | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
July 1978 Aani – Aadi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Sat | Yogini Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 2 Jul | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 3 Jul | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 4 Jul | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 4 Jul | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 5 Jul | Wed | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 5 Jul | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 9 Jul | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 11 Jul | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 12 Jul | Wed | Ani Thirumanjanam | Shukla Sapthami |
| 13 Jul | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 15 Jul | Sat | Raivata Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 16 Jul | Sun | Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 16 Jul | Sun | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana Begins) | Shukla Egadashi |
| 17 Jul | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 19 Jul | Wed | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 19 Jul | Wed | Ashadha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Chakshusha Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Guru Purnima | Shukla Pournami |
| 20 Jul | Thu | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Jul | Sun | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 26 Jul | Wed | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 29 Jul | Sat | Aadi Krithigai | Krishna Thasami |
| 30 Jul | Sun | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
August 1978 Aadi – Aavani
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 2 Aug | Wed | Aadi Perukku | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Aug | Wed | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Aadi Amavasai Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Aug | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 4 Aug | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 7 Aug | Mon | Aadi Pooram | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 8 Aug | Tue | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panjami |
| 9 Aug | Wed | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 12 Aug | Sat | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 14 Aug | Mon | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Thasami |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Avani Avittam (Upakarma) | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Gayatri Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Shravana Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 18 Aug | Fri | Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 19 Aug | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 21 Aug | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 25 Aug | Fri | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Astami |
| 29 Aug | Tue | Aja Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 30 Aug | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 31 Aug | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
September 1978 Aavani – Purattasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep | Sat | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Sep | Sat | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Sep | Tue | Rudra Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 6 Sep | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 7 Sep | Thu | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Balarama Jayanti | Shukla Shasti |
| 8 Sep | Fri | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 10 Sep | Sun | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 13 Sep | Wed | Parsva Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 14 Sep | Thu | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Sep | Fri | Anant Chaturdashi | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Sep | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 17 Sep | Sun | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 17 Sep | Sun | Pitru Paksha Begins | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 19 Sep | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Thiruthiyai |
| 24 Sep | Sun | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Astami |
| 28 Sep | Thu | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 29 Sep | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 30 Sep | Sat | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
October 1978 Purattasi – Aippasi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 1 Oct | Sun | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 1 Oct | Sun | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 3 Oct | Tue | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 5 Oct | Thu | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Thiruthiyai |
| 10 Oct | Tue | Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Navami |
| 11 Oct | Wed | Ayudha Puja / Saraswati Puja | Shukla Thasami |
| 11 Oct | Wed | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Thasami |
| 12 Oct | Thu | Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 13 Oct | Fri | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Sharad Purnima | Shukla Sathuradasi |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 16 Oct | Mon | Valmiki Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 23 Oct | Mon | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 27 Oct | Fri | Rama Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 29 Oct | Sun | Dhanteras | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 30 Oct | Mon | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Sathuradasi |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasai |
November 1978 Aippasi – Karthikai
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 2 Nov | Thu | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Thuthiyai |
| 4 Nov | Sat | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 5 Nov | Sun | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Panjami |
| 6 Nov | Mon | Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla Shasti |
| 8 Nov | Wed | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Nov | Fri | Devutthana (Kartiki) Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 11 Nov | Sat | Tamasa Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 11 Nov | Sat | Tulsi Vivah | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 12 Nov | Sun | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Kartika Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Nov | Tue | Uttama Manvadi Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 15 Nov | Wed | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 18 Nov | Sat | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 22 Nov | Wed | Kalabhairav Jayanti | Krishna Sapthami |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Nov | Thu | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
December 1978 Karthikai – Margazhi
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
| 3 Dec | Sun | Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat | Shukla Sathurthi |
| 5 Dec | Tue | Skanda Shashthi Vrat | Shukla Shasti |
| 5 Dec | Tue | Subramanya Shashti | Shukla Shasti |
| 7 Dec | Thu | Masik Durgashtami Vrat | Shukla Astami |
| 10 Dec | Sun | Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Egadashi |
| 11 Dec | Mon | Som Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Shukla Duvadasi |
| 12 Dec | Tue | Karthigai Deepam | Shukla Thirayodasi |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Anvadhan Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 14 Dec | Thu | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pournami |
| 15 Dec | Fri | Ishti Vrat | Krishna Pirathamai |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Dhanurmasam Begins | Krishna Thuthiyai |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Margazhi Thiruvathirai (Arudra Darshan) | Krishna Thuthiyai |
| 18 Dec | Mon | Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat | Krishna Sathurthi |
| 22 Dec | Fri | Kalashtami Vrat | Krishna Sapthami |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Saphala Ekadashi Vrat | Krishna Egadashi |
| 27 Dec | Wed | Pradosh Vrat Vrat | Krishna Duvadasi |
| 28 Dec | Thu | Masik Shivaratri Vrat | Krishna Thirayodasi |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Anvadhan Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 29 Dec | Fri | Darsha Amavasya Vrat | Krishna Amavasai |
| 30 Dec | Sat | Ishti Vrat | Shukla Pirathamai |
What happened in the sky in 1978
Beyond the dates the Tamil Panchangam lists, 1978 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Thaipusam fell on 24 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 1977 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1978
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Tamil date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 9:52 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Holika Dahan | Panguni Pournami | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 7 Apr 8:33 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Panguni Amavasai | Not visible |
| 17 Sep 12:34 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Pitru Paksha Begins | Purattasi Krishna Pirathamai | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 2 Oct 11:57 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Purattasi Amavasai | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1978
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 10:20 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Karka |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Simha on 18 November 1978, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Tamil Panchangam 1978
How many festivals and vrats does the Tamil Panchangam list in 1978?
The Tamil Panchangam lists 279 dates in 1978, of which 220 are vrats. The first is Kalashtami on Monday, 2 January 1978, and the last is Ishti on Saturday, 30 December 1978.
What are the main festival dates in the Tamil Panchangam for 1978?
The first major observances of 1978 are:
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1978
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1978
- Mattu Pongal - Sunday, 15 January 1978
- Thaipusam - Tuesday, 24 January 1978
- Vasant Panchami - Saturday, 11 February 1978
- Ratha Saptami - Tuesday, 14 February 1978
Which month of 1978 has the most observances in the Tamil Panchangam?
August 1978 is the fullest month with 27 dates, including Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Aadi Perukku, Masik Shivaratri, Aadi Amavasai, Amavasya, Anvadhan, Darsha Amavasya, Ishti.
Which traditional year does 1978 correspond to in the Tamil Panchangam?
The Gregorian year 1978 spans Shaka Samvat 1899 – 1900. 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 1978 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1978 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 1978?
1978 had 4 eclipses:
- 24 March 1978 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 7 April 1978 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 17 September 1978 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 2 October 1978 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 1978?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 1978:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 5 August 1978
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 1978?
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 Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha opens on the current month.
About the Tamil Panchangam - Vakya & Thirukanitha
The Tamil Panchangam. Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Tamil solar month and the Thiruvalluvar Aandu year. Positions follow the Thirukanitha (astronomical) method; traditional Vakya almanacs may differ slightly.
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.
