Kalnirnay Marathi Calendar 2007
Kalnirnay is a popular almanac and calendar that is published in various Indian languages, including Marathi. Kalnirnay provides information on religious festivals, auspicious days, astrological predictions, and other cultural events. Kalnirnay was first published in 1973 and has become a household name in India.
In this article, we will look at the Kalnirnay Marathi Calendar for the year 2007, which corresponds to the Shaka Samvata 1928-1929. We will highlight some of the important festivals and dates that are celebrated by the Marathi community in this year.
January 2007
- Shakambhari Purnima: This is a full moon day dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, who is considered as the nourisher of plants and animals. It falls on January 3, 2007.
- Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi: This is a monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on the fourth day of the waning phase of the moon. The name Lambodara refers to one of the names of Ganesha, who has a big belly. It falls on January 6, 2007.
- Makara Sankranti: This is a major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Sagittarius to Capricorn. It is also known as Maghi or Uttarayan. It signifies the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It falls on January 14, 2007 .
- Shattila Ekadashi: This is an auspicious day to observe fasting and perform charity. It falls on the eleventh day of the waning phase of the moon. The name Shattila means six types of oilseeds, which are offered to Lord Vishnu on this day. It falls on January 14, 2007.
- Ganesha Jayanti: This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha, who is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and success. It falls on the fourth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Magha. It falls on January 22, 2007.
- Vasant Panchami: This is a festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the goddess of learning, Saraswati. It falls on the fifth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Magha. It falls on January 23, 2007.
- Ratha Saptami: This is a festival that honors the sun god, Surya. It falls on the seventh day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Magha. It is believed that Surya rides his chariot across the sky on this day. It falls on January 24, 2007.
- Bhishma Ashtami: This is a day that commemorates the death anniversary of Bhishma, who was a great warrior and grandfather in the epic Mahabharata. He chose to die on this day after lying on a bed of arrows for several days. It falls on January 25, 2007.
- Jaya Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on the eleventh day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Magha. It falls on January 28, 2007.
February 2007
- Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on February 5, 2007. The name Dwijapriya means beloved by Brahmins, who are considered as twice-born.
- Kumbha Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Capricorn to Aquarius. It falls on February 12, 2007 .
- Vijaya Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on February 13, 2007. The name Vijaya means victory.
- Maha Shivaratri: This is a grand festival that celebrates Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer and transformer of the universe. It falls on the fourteenth day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Magha. It falls on February 15, 2007. Devotees stay awake all night and offer prayers, milk, and flowers to Shiva.
- Amalaki Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on February 27, 2007. The name Amalaki means Indian gooseberry, which is a sacred tree associated with Vishnu.
March 2007
- Holi: This is a colorful festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna. It falls on March 3, 2007. People play with colors, water, and bonfires on this day.
- Holika Dahan: This is a ritual that precedes Holi. It involves burning an effigy of Holika, who was a demoness who tried to kill her nephew Prahlad, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. It falls on March 3, 2007.
- Chandra Grahan: This is a lunar eclipse that occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon. It falls on March 3, 2007. It is considered as an inauspicious time for any auspicious activity.
- Dhulivandan: This is a festival that marks the second day of Holi. It falls on March 4, 2007. People apply colors and greet each other on this day.
- Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on March 7, 2007. The name Bhalachandra means crescent moon, which is one of the symbols of Ganesha.
- Ranga Panchami: This is a festival that marks the fifth day of Holi. It falls on March 8, 2007. People continue to play with colors and water on this day.
- Bhanu Saptami: This is a festival that honors the sun god, Surya. It falls on March 11, 2007. The name Bhanu means sun.
- Meena Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Aquarius to Pisces. It falls on March 14, 2007 .
- Papmochani Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on March 15, 2007. The name Papmochani means remover of sins.
- Surya Grahan: This is a solar eclipse that occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the earth. It falls on March 18, 2007. It is considered as an inauspicious time for any auspicious activity.
- Gudi Padwa: This is a festival that marks the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar. It falls on March 19, 2007. People hoist a gudi, which is a flag with a pot and a flower, outside their houses and worship it.
- Chaitra Navratri: This is a nine-day festival that celebrates the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It begins on March 19, 2007. People perform puja and fasting during this period.
- Chaitragaur: This is a festival that celebrates the marital bliss of newlywed couples. It falls on March 21, 2007. Women dress up in their bridal attire and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati.
- Gauri Tritiya: This is another festival that celebrates Goddess Parvati, who is the consort of Lord Shiva. It falls on March 21, 2007. Women worship Parvati and seek her blessings for their husbands and children.
- Rama Navami: This is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the hero of the epic Ramayana. It falls on March 26, 2007. People recite the Ramayana and sing bhajans in praise of Rama.
- Kamada Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on March 27, 2007. The name Kamada means fulfiller of desires.
- Hanuman Jayanti: This is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Hanuman, who is a monkey god and a devotee of Lord Rama. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Chaitra. It falls on March 31, 2007. People offer prayers and chant the Hanuman Chalisa on this day.
April 2007
- Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on April 5, 2007. The name Vikata means distorted or deformed, which is one of the forms of Ganesha.
- Mesha Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Pisces to Aries. It falls on April 13, 2007 .
- Varuthini Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on April 14, 2007. The name Varuthini means protector or defender.
- Pradosh Vrat: This is a monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Shiva. It falls on the thirteenth day of the waxing or waning phase of the moon. It falls on April 15, 2007.
- Akshaya Tritiya: This is a festival that is considered as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the third day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Vaishakha. It falls on April 19, 2007. People perform charity, buy gold, and start new ventures on this day.
- Parashurama Jayanti: This is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Parashurama, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and a warrior sage. He is known for his axe and his vow to eliminate the Kshatriya caste. It falls on April 19, 2007.
- Mohini Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on April 28, 2007. The name Mohini means enchantress, which is one of the forms of Vishnu.
May 2007
- Kapila Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on May 5, 2007. The name Kapila means tawny or brown, which is one of the colors of Ganesha.
- Narasimha Jayanti: This is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Narasimha, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and a half-man half-lion creature. He is known for killing the demon king Hiranyakashipu and saving his devotee Prahlad. It falls on May 12, 2007.
- Buddha Purnima: This is a festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, who is the founder of Buddhism. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Vaishakha. It falls on May 13, 2007. People visit Buddhist temples and offer prayers and donations on this day.
- Vrishabha Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Aries to Taurus. It falls on May 14, 2007 .
- Apara Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on May 27, 2007. The name Apara means limitless or infinite.
June 2007
- Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on June 3, 2007. The name Lambodara means big-bellied, which is one of the names of Ganesha.
- Mithuna Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Taurus to Gemini. It falls on June 14, 2007 .
- Nirjala Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on June 11, 2007. The name Nirjala means without water, which means that the fast is observed without drinking any water.
- Vat Purnima Vrat: This is a festival that celebrates the love and devotion of a wife for her husband. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Jyeshtha. It falls on June 12, 2007. Women tie a thread around a banyan tree and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
- Jyeshtha Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Jyeshtha. It falls on June 12, 2007. People take a bath in holy rivers and perform rituals for their ancestors on this day.
- Yogini Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on June 26, 2007. The name Yogini means female practitioner of yoga, which is one of the paths to attain Vishnu.
July 2007
- Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on July 3, 2007. The name Vikata means distorted or deformed, which is one of the forms of Ganesha.
- Guru Purnima: This is a festival that celebrates the teachers and mentors who guide us in our spiritual and worldly pursuits. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha. It falls on July 11, 2007. People offer their gratitude and respect to their gurus on this day.
- Ashadha Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Ashadha. It falls on July 11, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day.
- Karka Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Gemini to Cancer. It falls on July 16, 2007 .
- Devshayani Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on July 25, 2007. The name Devshayani means sleeping god, which refers to the legend that Vishnu goes into a deep sleep for four months from this day.
- Ashadhi Ekadashi: This is another name for Devshayani Ekadashi. It falls on July 25, 2007. It is also known as Pandharpur Wari, which is a pilgrimage to the town of Pandharpur in Maharashtra, where there is a famous temple of Lord Vitthal, who is an aspect of Vishnu.
August 2007
- Kapila Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on August 1, 2007. The name Kapila means tawny or brown, which is one of the colors of Ganesha.
- Nag Panchami: This is a festival that celebrates the snakes and their role in nature. It falls on the fifth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Shravana. It falls on August 14, 2007. People worship snake idols and offer milk and sweets to them on this day.
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on August 9, 2007. The name Shravana Putrada means son-giving in the month of Shravana, which means that couples who desire a son observe this fast.
- Raksha Bandhan: This is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Shravana. It falls on August 24, 2007. Sisters tie a rakhi, which is a sacred thread, around their brothers' wrists and pray for their protection and happiness. Brothers promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts in return.
- Shravana Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Shravana. It falls on August 24, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day.
- Simha Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Cancer to Leo. It falls on August 16, 2007.
- Aja Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on August 23, 2007. The name Aja means unborn, which refers to Vishnu as the source of all creation.
- Krishna Janmashtami: This is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and a playful and charming god. It falls on the eighth day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada. It falls on September 3, 2007. People fast, sing, dance, and enact the childhood stories of Krishna on this day.
September 2007
- Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on September 1, 2007. The name Bhalachandra means crescent moon, which is one of the symbols of Ganesha.
- Ganesh Chaturthi: This is a grand festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, who is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and success. It falls on the fourth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada. It falls on September 15, 2007. People install clay idols of Ganesha in their homes and public places and worship them for ten days. On the last day, they immerse the idols in water bodies and bid farewell to Ganesha.
- Parsva Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on September 6, 2007. The name Parsva means side or flank, which refers to Vishnu as the protector of all directions.
- Anant Chaturdashi: This is a festival that marks the end of Ganesh Chaturthi and also honors Lord Anant, who is an aspect of Lord Vishnu and represents infinity. It falls on the fourteenth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada. It falls on September 25, 2007. People perform a ritual called Anant Vrat, which involves tying a sacred thread around their wrists and listening to a story about Anant.
- Bhadrapada Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Bhadrapada. It falls on September 26, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day.
- Kanya Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Leo to Virgo. It falls on September 17, 2007.
- Indira Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on September 21, 2007. The name Indira means splendid or magnificent, which refers to Vishnu as the lord of all glory.
October 2007
- Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on October 1, 2007. The name Vikata means distorted or deformed, which is one of the forms of Ganesha.
- Navratri: This is a nine-day festival that celebrates the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It begins on October 12, 2007. People perform puja and fasting during this period.
- Durga Puja: This is a grand festival that celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It begins on October 16, 2007 and ends on October 21, 2007. People install elaborate idols of Durga in pandals and worship her with great devotion and joy.
- Dussehra: This is a festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It falls on October 21, 2007. People burn effigies of Ravana and his brothers Kumbhakarna and Meghnad and watch plays based on the Ramayana.
- Papankusha Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on October 5, 2007. The name Papankusha means destroyer of sins, which refers to Vishnu as the liberator of all souls.
- Sharad Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Ashwin. It falls on October 25, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day. It is also believed that Lord Krishna performed the divine dance called Ras Leela with his beloved Radha and other gopis on this night.
- Tula Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Virgo to Libra. It falls on October 17, 2007.
- Rama Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on October 20, 2007. The name Rama means pleasing or delightful, which refers to Vishnu as the source of all happiness.
November 2007
- Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on October 31, 2007. The name Lambodara means big-bellied, which is one of the names of Ganesha.
- Diwali: This is a grand festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It falls on the new moon day in the month of Kartika. It falls on November 9, 2007. People decorate their houses with lamps and candles and burst crackers and fireworks on this day. They also exchange gifts and sweets with their friends and relatives.
- Narak Chaturdashi: This is a festival that commemorates the killing of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. It falls on the fourteenth day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Kartika. It falls on November 8, 2007. People take an early morning bath and apply oil and kumkum on their foreheads on this day.
- Lakshmi Puja: This is a festival that honors Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It falls on the new moon day in the month of Kartika. It falls on November 9, 2007. People perform puja and offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lakshmi on this day.
- Govardhan Puja: This is a festival that celebrates the lifting of the Govardhan mountain by Lord Krishna to protect his village from the wrath of Lord Indra, who is the god of rain and thunder. It falls on the first day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Kartika. It falls on November 10, 2007. People make a mound of cow dung or mud and decorate it with flowers and offer prayers to it on this day.
- Bhai Dooj: This is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It falls on the second day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Kartika. It falls on November 11, 2007. Sisters apply a tilak or a mark on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their protection and happiness. Brothers promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts in return.
- Rama Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on November 4, 2007. The name Rama means pleasing or delightful, which refers to Vishnu as the source of all happiness.
- Kartika Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Kartika. It falls on November 24, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day. It is also known as Deva Diwali, which means the festival of lights for the gods.
- Vrischika Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Libra to Scorpio. It falls on November 16, 2007.
- Utpanna Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on November 19, 2007. The name Utpanna means born or produced, which refers to the origin of Ekadashi as a goddess who emerged from Vishnu's body.
December 2007
- Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi: This is another monthly fasting day observed by devotees of Lord Ganesha. It falls on December 1, 2007. The name Dwijapriya means beloved by Brahmins, who are considered as twice-born.
- Margashirsha Purnima: This is a full moon day that marks the end of the month of Margashirsha. It falls on December 23, 2007. People perform rituals for their ancestors and donate food and clothes to the needy on this day.
- Dhanu Sankranti: This is another major festival that marks the transition of the sun from Scorpio to Sagittarius. It falls on December 15, 2007.
- Mokshada Ekadashi: This is another auspicious day to observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu. It falls on December 18, 2007. The name Mokshada means giver of liberation, which refers to Vishnu as the ultimate goal of all souls.
- Gita Jayanti: This is a festival that celebrates the day when Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita, which is a sacred scripture that contains the essence of Hindu philosophy and ethics. It falls on December 18, 2007. People recite and study the Gita and offer prayers to Krishna on this day.
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