India is a land of festivals. It has different colors, multiple shades and endless patterns. The festivals in India are many. There are several religions, regions and communities each having a specific way of celebration. With Telugu Calendar 2019, know important festivals and celebratory days observed by Telugu natives. Read the calendar given below to know more about Telugu festivals and religious considerations.
Holiday | Day | Date |
Bhogi (First Day of Pongal) | Monday | January 14, 2019 |
Makar Sankranti | Tuesday | January 15, 2019 |
Kanuma | Wednesday | January 16, 2019 |
Mukkanuma | Thursday | January 17, 2019 |
Republic Day | Saturday | January 26, 2019 |
Ratha Saptami | Tuesday | February 12, 2019 |
Jaya Ekadashi | Saturday | February 16, 2019 |
Bhishma Dwadashi | Saturday | February 16, 2019 |
Vijaya Ekadashi | Saturday | March 2, 2019 |
Maha Shivaratri | Monday | March 4, 2019 |
Amalaki Ekadashi | Sunday | March 17, 2019 |
Papmochani Ekadashi | Sunday | March 31, 2019 |
Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday | Friday | April 5, 2019 |
Ugadi / Telugu New Year | Saturday | April 6, 2019 |
Sri Rama Navami | Sunday | April 14, 2019 |
Kamada Ekadashi | Monday | April 15, 2019 |
Good Friday | Friday | April 19, 2019 |
Hanuman Jayanti | Friday | April 19, 2019 |
Varuthini Ekadashi | Tuesday | April 30, 2019 |
Akshaya Tritiya | Tuesday | May 7, 2019 |
Mohini Ekadashi | Wednesday | May 15, 2019 |
Apara Ekadashi | Thursday | May 30, 2019 |
Vat Savitri Puja | Monday | June 3, 2019 |
Nirjala Ekadashi | Thursday | June 13, 2019 |
Yogini Ekadashi | Saturday | June 29, 2019 |
Puri Rath Yatra | Thursday | July 4, 2019 |
Guru Purnima | Tuesday | July 16, 2019 |
Kamika Ekadashi | Sunday | July 28, 2019 |
Nag Panchami | Monday | August 5, 2019 |
Varalakshmi Vratam | Friday | August 9, 2019 |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Sunday | August 11, 2019 |
Raksha Bandhan | Thursday | August 15, 2019 |
Krishna Janmashtami | Saturday | August 24, 2019 |
Ganesh Chaturthi | Monday | September 2, 2019 |
Parivartani Ekadashi | Monday | September 9, 2019 |
Pitru Paksha | Friday | September 13, 2019 |
Vishwakarma Puja | Tuesday | September 17, 2019 |
Indira Ekadashi | Wednesday | September 25, 2019 |
Navratri Begins | Sunday | September 29, 2019 |
Maha Navami (Navratri ends) | Monday | October 7, 2019 |
Dussehra / Dasara | Tuesday | October 8, 2019 |
Papankusha Ekadashi | Wednesday | October 9, 2019 |
Karwa Chauth | Thursday | October 17, 2019 |
Rama Ekadashi | Thursday | October 24, 2019 |
Dhanteras | Friday | October 25, 2019 |
Deepothsavam / Deepavali | Sunday | October 27, 2019 |
Govardhan Puja | Monday | October 28, 2019 |
Bhai Dooj | Tuesday | October 29, 2019 |
Nagula Chavithi | Thursday | October 31, 2019 |
Utpanna Ekadashi | Friday | November 22, 2019 |
Mokshada Ekadashi | Sunday | December 8, 2019 |
Margashirsha Purnima | Sunday | December 22, 2019 |
Note: The chart given above displays dates of festivals which are calculated after a lot of research by our dedicated team. Lunisolar calendar system was used to find out these days. The position of Sun and Moon differs at every geographic location. Check your location and time zone before referring to this calendar as the dates may vary.
The calendar made for this community is similar to the Vedic calendar in many terms. However, Southern India does not follow things same as in Northern India. The New Year of Telugu people begins in the month of April. They are very particular about fasting for Ekadashi. They would meet and celebrate with all their near and dear ones on all the days of significance. The calendar of Telugu community is called Telugu Panchangam. It lists dates of fasts as well as festivals critical to their religious faith.
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Telugu Calendar 2019: Cultural Significance Telugu Calendar 2019 is a blend of all the important dates and festivals that would make you smile and your stars shine. Festivals are such occasions when everybody celebrates life, be it on a small scale or large. They create an atmosphere of happiness, enjoyment and affection. People start preparing for major festivals prior to their arrival. Many of us wait eagerly for these days. In this calendar, we have tried to bring to you most accurate predictions for the dates of such festivals. Since Moon and Sun change their positions from time to time, it is difficult to declare a date so early. We have, however, taken the initiative, so you can plan how you wish to celebrate these festivals before they actually arrive. Keep checking our page to stay updated with these lists.
Most of the festivals in Telangana are also celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, the later being a parent state of the fastest growing state of India. Telangana is known for start-ups business ventures, innovation and technology. However, that does not mean they are indifferent to their religious considerations. Festivals are celebrated with equal fervour and enthusiasm as in any other state of country. As per them, festivals bring good luck and promise prosperity. They would observe fast or Vratam and perform sacred rituals with same zeal as they work to make a developed economic system.
At MyKundli, we have vehemently analyzed and calculated the dates of all the major festivals celebrated by Telugu community. We aim at providing you with the right information.
Ugadi, Makar Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Govardhan Puja, Nagula Chavithi, etc. are some festivals celebrated with joy by Telugu community. On these days, people will decorate their houses, children will receive gifts, there will be dances and traditional food shall be prepared. There is a special way to celebrate different festivals. For instance, Ugadi is celebrated like Diwali. People clean their houses, draw rangoli at their doors, put fresh flowers, wear new clothes and exchange sweets. Taking bath in water mixed with special oils is also a tradition. Makar Sankranti is a 4 day festival namely - Bhogi, Sankranthi, Kanuma and Mukkanuma. Mother nature holds a special place in telugu festivals. Their rituals revolve around nature. Uttarayana which is the day marking the beginning of harvesting season is celebrated to show gratitude for a good yield. Cattle is also worshipped in this festival.
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Telugu Panchangam 2019 can be used for managing important events like birthdays, marriages, purchasing property, starting a new business, etc. MyKundli hopes this information proves to be useful to you.