The Odia Kohinoor Calendar 1980 represents a significant piece of cultural history for the people of Odisha. As one of the most trusted names in Odia almanacs (Panjikas), the Kohinoor Press has provided households with essential guidance on religious rituals, astronomical data, and festive timings for nearly a century. Historical Significance of Kohinoor Press
| Month (Gregorian) | Lunar Month (Odisha) | Key Festivals / Fast Days | Notable Astronomical Events |
|-------------------|----------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------|
| January | Pausha (Śukla‑Paksha) | 1 Jan – Utkala Diksha (regional ceremony)
12 Jan – Makar Sankranti (Sun enters Capricorn) – Muhurta 07:45‑09:30 am (Shubh)
26 Jan – Republic Day (National) | Full Moon on 22 Jan (Paush Purnima) – auspicious for Sadhus |
| February | Magha (Śukla‑Paksha) | 13 Feb – Maha Shivaratri (tithi = Krishna Ekadashi) – Muhurta 04:00‑05:30 pm
28 Feb – Madhav Sankranti (Sun enters Aquarius) – Muhurta 09:10‑10:45 am | Leap‑day Feb 29: Jyeshtha Kṛṣṇa‑Paksha Ekadashi – Vrat for many families |
| March | Phalguna (Śukla‑Paksha) | 2 Mar – Maha Vasuki Ekadashi (fast for longevity)
21 Mar – Holi (Phalguna Purnima) – Muhurta 10:30 am‑12:00 pm (Shubh)
23 Mar – Mesha Sankranti (Sun enters Aries) – Muhurta 07:00‑08:45 am | First day of Odia New Year (Utkala Bisu) is 14 Apr, but Mesha Sankranti marks solar transition. |
| April | Chaitra (Śukla‑Paksha) | 14 Apr – Utkala Bisu (Odisha New Year) – Muhurta 06:15‑07:45 am (Shubh)
15 Apr – Madhava Navami (tithi = Shukla Navami) | Chaitra Purnima on 30 Apr – Buddha Purnima (national holiday) |
| May | Baisakha (Śukla‑Paksha) | 1 May – Baisakha Sankranti (Sun enters Taurus) – Muhurta 08:00‑09:30 am
9 May – Rama Navami (tithi = Shukla Navami) | Baisakha Purnima (15 May) – Ratha‑Yatra preparatory rites |
| June | Jyeshtha (Śukla‑Paksha) | 2 Jun – Raja Parba (first day of Raja festival) – Muhurta 07:30‑09:00 am
5 Jun – Madhava Madhav Sankranti (Sun enters Gemini) – Muhurta 09:45‑11:15 am | Raja Festival spans 3 days (2‑4 Jun). |
| July | Ashadha (Śukla‑Paksha) | 9 Jul – Guru Purnima (Ashadha Purnima) – Muhurta 06:00‑07:30 am (Shubh) | Ashadha Sankranti (Sun enters Cancer) – 16 Jul – Muhurta 07:00‑08:45 am |
| August | Shravana (Śukla‑Paksha) | 1 Aug – Guru Purnima (second occurrence – Shukla Purnima) – Muhurta 05:30‑07:00 am
15 Aug – Independence Day (national) – Muhurta 09:00‑10:30 am (Shubh)
29 Aug – Mahalakshmi Vrat (tithi = Krishna Ekadashi) – Muhurta 04:15‑05:45 pm | Shravana Sankranti (Sun enters Leo) – 23 Aug – **Muhurta odia kohinoor calendar 1980
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