Assamese Calendar 2023: A Way to Keep Track of Important Dates and Festivals
The Assamese Calendar is a solar calendar, followed in the Indian state of Assam. The New Year in the Assamese calendar is known as Bohag Bihu. The calendar is counted from the date of the ascension of Kumar Bhashkar Barman to the throne of Kamarupa. It differs 593 years with Gregorian calendar. It is based on the Hindu lunisolar calendar, and differs by 593 years from the Gregorian calendar.
Well, we all are remembering the Hindu calendar by mouth. But a lot of people remember the Assamese calendar, our elders and only a few Assam people know about this panchang or tithi calendar. We are in the middle of the year 2023, still lots of popular festivals and holidays in Assam are waiting for us, so lets ready to celebrate this days with joy and happiness.
This is a specially designed Assamese Calendar 2023 which is showing dates, days and important things in Assamese language. This calendar is used for Assam people so that they see the important days which is going to coming in 2023. Assamese people are using this calendar with the name of Borkotoky or Dutta Baruah Assam calendar 2023 which we have placed here with all details.
According to the Assam Government calendar 2023, in the year 2023, Durga Puja will be celebrated on Friday, 20 October 2023 while Lakshmi Puja is on 12 November, 2023 and Kali Puja and Diwali will be celebrated on 12 November this year. Festivals in Assam like Kherai Puja, Baishagu have a different significance and their importance is also great. They are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
We have shared here the month wise list of Assam Government festivals and holidays list in 2023 according to the Assamese calendar 2023. Here you will get help in knowing which festival names, puja and vrat are going to come in which month in the year 2023. From Diwali, Dussehra, Bijaya Dasami, Kati Bihu, Cha Puja, Asom Divas and other festivals, see the below calendar for Assamese people, to know the day and date.
Assamese 2024 Calendar – Assam Calendar Months 2023 Details
The Assamese Calendar is divided into 12 months, each of which has 29 or 30 days. The months are:
- Boishakh (April-May)
- Joishtho (May-June)
- Asharh (June-July)
- Srabon (July-August)
- Bhadro (August-September)
- Ashshin (September-October)
- Kartik (October-November)
- Ogrohaeon (November-December)
- Poush (December-January)
- Magh (January-February)
- Falgun (February-March)
- Choitro (March-April)
Assamese (Assam) Calendar 2023 PDF Download
The Assamese calendar is an important part of Assamese culture, and it is used to mark important events in the lives of individuals and communities. The calendar is also used to determine the dates of religious festivals and holidays.
Assamese Calendar 2023 January
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays January 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
15th January |
30th Puh, 1429 |
Sunday |
|
Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja |
16th January |
1st Magh |
Monday |
|
Netaji’s Birthday |
23rd January |
8th Magh |
Monday |
|
Gwthar Bathou San |
24th January |
9th Magh |
Tuesday |
|
Republic Day |
26th January |
11th Magh |
Thursday |
|
Me-Dam-Me-Phi |
31st January |
16th Magh |
Tuesday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 January to February
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in February 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Bir Chilaray Divas |
5th February |
21st Magh |
Sunday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 February to March
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in March 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Dol Jatra |
7th March |
22nd Phagun |
Tuesday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 March to April
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in April 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Good Friday |
7th April |
23rd Chot |
Friday |
|
Bohag Bihu |
14th April |
30th Chot, 1429 |
Friday |
|
Bohag Bihu |
15th April |
1st Bohag, 1430 |
Saturday |
|
Tithi of Damodardeva |
20th April |
6th Bohag |
Thursday |
|
Sati Sadhini Divas |
21st April |
7th Bohag |
Friday |
|
Id-U’l-Fitr |
22nd April |
8th Bohag |
Saturday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 April to May
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in May 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
May Day |
1st May |
17th Bohag |
Monday |
|
Buddha Purnima |
5th May |
21st Bohag |
Friday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 May to June
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in June 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhabdeva |
5th June |
21st Jeth |
Monday |
|
Id-U’l-Zuha |
29th June |
13th Ahar |
Thursday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 June to July
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in July 2023
- There is not festivals and holidays in July months.
Assamese Calendar 2023 July to August
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in August 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Independence Day |
15th August |
29th Saon |
Tuesday |
|
Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva |
18th August |
32nd Saon |
Friday |
|
Karam Puja |
27th August |
9th Bhada |
Sunday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 August to September
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in September 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Tirobhab tithi of Madhabdeva |
4th September |
17th Bhada |
Monday |
|
Janmastomi |
6th September |
19th Bhada |
Wednesday |
|
Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva |
25th September |
7th Ahin |
Monday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 September to October
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in October 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi |
2nd October |
14th Ahin |
Monday |
|
Kati Bihu |
18th October |
30th Ahin |
Wednesday |
|
Durga Puja & Bijoya Dashomi |
21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th October |
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, Kati |
Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 October to November
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in November 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Kali Puja & Diwali |
12th November |
25th Kati |
Sunday |
|
Bhatri Dwitiya |
15th November |
28th Kati |
Wednesday |
|
Chhat Puja |
19th November |
2nd Aghun |
Sunday |
|
Lachit Divas |
24th November |
7th Aghun |
Friday |
|
Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
27th November |
10th Aghun |
Monday |
Assamese Calendar 2023 November to December
Assamese – Assam Festivals and Holidays in December 2023
| Festivals | English Calender Date | Assamese Calender Date | Days |
|
Asom Divas(Su-Ka-Pha Divas) |
2nd December |
15th Aghun |
Saturday |
|
Christmas Day |
25th December |
8th Puh |
Monday |
Assamese (Assam) Government Festivals and Holidays List 2023
Assamese Calendar 2022 PDF Download
Some of the Most Important Assamese Festivals Include:
The Assamese Calendar also has a number of festivals, which are celebrated according to the lunar cycle.
- Bohag Bihu : The New Year festival, celebrated in April-May.
- Rongali Bihu : The harvest festival, celebrated in April-May.
- Kati Bihu : The sowing festival, celebrated in September-October.
- Bhogali Bihu : The feasting festival, celebrated in January-February.
- Durga Puja : Festival of the Divine Mother
- Kali Puja : Festival of the Dark Mother
- Chhat Puja : Festival of the Sun
- Diwali : Festival of Lights
Here are some of the key features of the Assamese calendar:
- It is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the cycles of the sun.
- It is counted from the date of the ascension of Kumar Bhashkar Barman to the throne of Kamarupa.
- It differs by 593 years from the Gregorian calendar.
- It is divided into 12 months, each of which has either 29 or 30 days.
- It has a number of festivals and holidays, including Bohag Bihu, Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu, Bhogali Bihu, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Chhat Puja, and Diwali.
- It is based on the Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical treatise.
- It was first introduced in the 14th century by King Durlabh Narayan.
- It is still used in Assam today, alongside the Gregorian calendar.
- It is a beautiful and unique way to mark the passage of time.
Conclusion
The Assamese calendar is a rich and vibrant part of Assamese culture, and it is used to mark important events in the lives of individuals and communities. The calendar is also used to determine the dates of religious festivals and holidays. If you are interested in learning more about Assamese culture, I encourage you to download one of the Assamese calendar apps.
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