Panchami Dates 2020
The most celebrated Panchami is Vasant Panchami, falling on Magha Shukla Panchami, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati — the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Naga Panchami, observed on Shravana Shukla Panchami, is another widely observed festival dedicated to the worship of serpents.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 14-Jan-2020 02:50 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Jan-2020 12:11 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 17.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 29-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2020 10:46 AM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Jan-2020 01:20 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Pisces 2.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 12-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2020 11:40 PM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Feb-2020 08:47 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 17.3°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 28-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2020 06:45 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Feb-2020 09:10 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aries 2.8°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 13-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2020 08:51 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Mar-2020 06:18 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 16.9°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 29-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 29-Mar-2020 12:18 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Mar-2020 02:02 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Taurus 2.4°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 11-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 11-Apr-2020 07:02 PM Saturday
Ends: 12-Apr-2020 05:17 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 16.0°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 27-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 27-Apr-2020 02:30 PM Monday
Ends: 28-Apr-2020 03:08 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Gemini 1.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 11-May-2020 |
Begins: 11-May-2020 06:36 AM Monday
Ends: 12-May-2020 05:54 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 14.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 27-May-2020 |
Begins: 27-May-2020 01:09 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-May-2020 12:32 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 29.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 09-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 09-Jun-2020 07:40 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Jun-2020 08:06 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 13.0°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 25-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 25-Jun-2020 08:48 AM Thursday
Ends: 26-Jun-2020 07:03 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Cancer 27.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 09-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 09-Jul-2020 10:12 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Jul-2020 11:39 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 11.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 24-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2020 02:34 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Jul-2020 12:02 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Leo 25.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 08-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 08-Aug-2020 02:07 AM Saturday
Ends: 09-Aug-2020 04:20 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 9.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 22-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2020 07:57 PM Saturday
Ends: 23-Aug-2020 05:05 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Virgo 23.8°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 06-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 06-Sep-2020 07:08 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Sep-2020 09:40 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 8.3°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 21-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 21-Sep-2020 02:27 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Sep-2020 11:42 PM Monday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Libra 22.2°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 06-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 06-Oct-2020 12:33 PM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Oct-2020 02:48 PM Wednesday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 7.3°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 20-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2020 11:19 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Oct-2020 09:08 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 21.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 05-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 05-Nov-2020 05:16 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Nov-2020 06:38 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 6.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 18-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2020 11:16 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Nov-2020 09:59 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 20.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 04-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 04-Dec-2020 08:05 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Dec-2020 08:11 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Cancer 6.7°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 18-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 18-Dec-2020 02:23 PM Friday
Ends: 19-Dec-2020 02:15 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.7°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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Panchami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Panchami?
Panchami is the 5th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Several important Hindu festivals fall on Panchami across different seasons and lunar months.
What is Vasant Panchami?
Vasant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami and marks the arrival of spring. It is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Students, artists, and scholars worship Goddess Saraswati on this day, and the colour yellow is prominently worn and used in offerings.
What is Naga Panchami?
Naga Panchami falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami and is dedicated to the worship of serpents (Nagas). Devotees offer milk, flowers, and turmeric to snake idols or live snakes. It is widely observed across India, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
How is Panchami generally observed?
Observances vary by the specific Panchami. Vasant Panchami involves Saraswati puja with yellow flowers and sweets, placing books and instruments before the goddess. Naga Panchami involves offering milk to snakes and visiting snake temples. Fasting is observed by some devotees on both occasions.