Panchami Dates 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 06-Jan-2022 12:29 PM Thursday
Ends: 07-Jan-2022 11:11 AM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 9.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 22-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 22-Jan-2022 09:16 AM Saturday
Ends: 23-Jan-2022 09:13 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Leo 25.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 05-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 05-Feb-2022 03:47 AM Saturday
Ends: 06-Feb-2022 03:47 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 9.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 20-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 20-Feb-2022 09:06 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Feb-2022 07:59 PM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 25.8°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 06-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 06-Mar-2022 09:12 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Mar-2022 10:33 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Aries 9.9°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 22-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 22-Mar-2022 06:25 AM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Mar-2022 04:23 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 25.2°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 05-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 05-Apr-2022 03:45 PM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Apr-2022 06:02 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Taurus 9.4°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 20-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 20-Apr-2022 01:54 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Apr-2022 11:13 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 24.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 05-May-2022 |
Begins: 05-May-2022 10:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-May-2022 12:33 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Gemini 8.5°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 19-May-2022 |
Begins: 19-May-2022 08:25 PM Thursday
Ends: 20-May-2022 05:30 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 22.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
|
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| 04-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 04-Jun-2022 02:42 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Jun-2022 04:53 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 7.1°
Pushya (Pada 2)
|
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| 18-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 18-Jun-2022 03:01 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Jun-2022 12:21 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 20.5°
Shravana (Pada 4)
|
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| 03-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 03-Jul-2022 05:07 PM Sunday
Ends: 04-Jul-2022 06:33 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Leo 5.4°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 17-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 17-Jul-2022 10:51 AM Sunday
Ends: 18-Jul-2022 08:56 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 18.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
|
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| 02-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 02-Aug-2022 05:14 AM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Aug-2022 05:42 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Virgo 3.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
|
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| 15-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 15-Aug-2022 09:03 PM Monday
Ends: 16-Aug-2022 08:18 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 16.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 31-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 31-Aug-2022 03:23 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Sep-2022 02:49 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Libra 1.8°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 14-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 14-Sep-2022 10:27 AM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Sep-2022 11:02 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Aries 15.2°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 30-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 30-Sep-2022 12:09 AM Friday
Ends: 30-Sep-2022 10:35 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 0.4°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 14-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 14-Oct-2022 03:10 AM Friday
Ends: 15-Oct-2022 04:54 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 14.3°
Rohini (Pada 2)
|
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| 29-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 29-Oct-2022 08:14 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-Oct-2022 05:50 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 29.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
|
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| 12-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 12-Nov-2022 10:27 PM Saturday
Ends: 14-Nov-2022 12:53 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 14.1°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 27-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 27-Nov-2022 04:26 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Nov-2022 01:35 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 29.0°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
|
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| 12-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 12-Dec-2022 06:50 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Dec-2022 09:23 PM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 14.3°
Pushya (Pada 4)
|
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| 27-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 27-Dec-2022 01:38 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Dec-2022 10:53 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 28.8°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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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.