Kohinoor Odia Calendar Kohinoor Press Panjika , is a cornerstone of cultural and religious life in Odisha. First published in Aminul Islam
- Sankalpa and Muhurta: Precise timings for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset across major Odia cities (Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and Sambalpur).
- Rashi Phala (Horoscopes): Detailed yearly predictions for all 12 zodiac signs based on the planetary transits of 1989.
- Vivaha Muhurta: A critical section for families planning weddings, listing the auspicious dates and times for marriage ceremonies throughout the year.
- Uttarayana and Dakshinayana: Calculations regarding the apparent movement of the Sun, crucial for performing Shraddha (ancestral rites) and other Vedic rituals.
format, essential for calculating the dates of Odisha’s many festivals. Panchang Elements
The Kohinoor calendar provided the Gregorian date alongside the traditional Odia Masa (like Bhadraba, Aswina). For the agricultural community, the calendar marked the Dhanu Sankranti and Makar Sankranti precisely.
The Kohinoor Odia Calendar 1989 follows the traditional lunar-solar system used in Odisha to determine religious festivals, agricultural cycles, and auspicious timings (Mahuratas). The year 1989 was a common year with 365 days. Key Observations & Festivals in 1989
- Traditional Odia Artwork: The calendar features beautiful traditional Odia artwork, including intricate designs, patterns, and motifs.
- Lunisolar Calendar: The calendar follows the traditional lunisolar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun.
- Festivals and Events: The calendar highlights important festivals and events in Odisha, such as Durga Puja, Raja Parba, and Odia New Year.
- Astrological Information: The calendar includes astrological information, such as planetary positions and auspicious times.
The Odia calendar has a long history dating back to the ancient times. The traditional Odia calendar is based on the lunisolar calendar, which takes into account the cycles of the moon and the sun. The calendar is used to determine important dates and festivals in Odisha, such as the Odia New Year (Pakhala Dibasa), festivals like Durga Puja, and other significant events.
Limitations and uncertainties
Example month entry (concise template for one month)
- Month title (Odia month + Gregorian span)
- 1–31 (or appropriate days) daily rows with: