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Daily time brackets clearly marked out so people could avoid starting important journeys or financial transactions during these negative cosmic periods. 3. Agricultural Signals

The lunar day (such as Pratipada , Ekadashi , or Amavasya ).

Celebrated with massive pandals in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar during October, followed by the autumn full moon festivities for unmarried youth.

The 1997 calendar days and dates align perfectly with the years 2003, 2014, 2025, and 2031 .

The Odia Kohinoor Calendar holds a sacred place in the heart of every Odia household. More than just a tool to track dates, this iconic Panji (almanac) serves as a cultural, astrological, and spiritual anchor. Looking back at the offers a fascinating window into a specific era, mapping out the planetary alignments, festivals, and daily rituals that governed life in Odisha nearly three decades ago . The Significance of the Kohinoor Press Panji

in Bhubaneswar often keep physical copies of historical Panjis (almanacs).

The three-day festival celebrating earth and womanhood in June.

Actions to be performed during specific parts of the day.

The year recorded significant movements of major planets like Jupiter (Bruhaspati) and Saturn (Shani), which astrologers used to write the annual horoscope ( Rasifala ) printed at the back of the calendar.

Beyond the date grid, the 1997 Kohinoor calendar included:

The year 1997 in the Odia calendar (spanning across the Amanta and Purnimanta lunar months) mapped out the traditional cycle of seasons ( Rutus ) and festivals. Major Festivals Captured in 1997

Observed in mid-April, marking the introduction of the new year's Panjika. Holi: Fell on March 24, 1997 (Phalguna Purnima).

Looking back at the 1997 Odia Kohinoor Calendar evokes deep nostalgia for a generation that grew up before smartphones. In 1997, this paper calendar hung on a prominent wall in almost every living room or kitchen in Odisha. It was heavily marked with ink or pencil—circles around wedding dates, notes on family birthdays, and checkmarks next to upcoming fasting days ( Ekadashi or Sankranti ).

Furthermore, the back pages of the 1997 calendar served as a repository of local knowledge, containing yearly horoscopes ( Rashifala ), directory listings of local emergency services, and snippets of traditional poetry or moral lessons. Conclusion

October 1997 saw the arrival of Autumn festivals. The Kohinoor Calendar accurately predicted the transition of Navratri into Dashami , followed immediately by Kumar Purnima , a festival unique to the youth of Odisha. 4. Prathamastami and Manabasa Gurubara

The 1997 calendar year featured significant festivals based on the Odia Panji: Durga Puja/Dasara: Celebrated in early October. Durga Ashtami fell on October 9, 1997, and Dussehra (Dasara) was on October 7–11. Kartik Purnima: A major Odia festival, occurred on Friday, November 14, 1997 Odia New Year (Pana Sankranti):

The grand journey of Lord Jagannath occurred in July 1997. The calendar meticulously broke down the timings for Pahandi Bije (procession) and Chhera Panhara (sweeping of the chariots).