In 2019, the Sun’s transit (Sankramam) dictated our festivals. The year started with Makaram (Capricorn) in January, leading to the chilly, harvest-filled days of Makaram and Kumbham .
Even in the digital age, the Malayalam calendar remains essential for:
May 13, 2019. Known as the "festival of festivals" in Kerala. malayalam calendar 2019
Let’s take a nostalgic dive into the months of 2019 as per our traditional almanac (Panchangam).
| Gregorian Month | Malayalam Month (Dominant) | Key Events | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dhanu | Sabarimala Season ends, Monthly festivals. | | February | Makaram | Kalpathy Ratholsavam (Chariot Festival). | | March | Kumbham | Arattupuzha Pooram. | | April | Meenam / Medam | Vishu (Apr 14) marks the start of 1195. | | May | Edavam | Thrissur Pooram (May 13) . | | June | Midhunam | Monsoon onset; Idava pathi. | | July | Karkidakam | Ramayana Masam (Reading of the Epic Ramayana). | | August | Karkidakam / Chingam | End of Ramayana month; Start of Chingam. | | September | Chingam | Onam (Sept 11) ; Ganesh Chaturthi. | | October | Kanni | Navratri; Deepavali . | | November | Thulam | Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple festival. | | December | Vrishchikam | Beginning of the Sabarimala Mandala Pooja season. | In 2019, the Sun’s transit (Sankramam) dictated our
The year 2019 began in the middle of the Malayalam year , transitioning into year 1195 in August. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, Malayalam months generally begin around the 14th to 17th of each English month. Malayalam Month Gregorian Period (Approx.) Dhanu Dec 16 – Jan 14 Makaram Jan 15 – Feb 12 Kumbham Feb 13 – Mar 14 Meenam Mar 15 – Apr 13 Medam Apr 14 – May 14 Edavam May 15 – Jun 14 Mithunam Jun 15 – Jul 15 Karkidakam Jul 16 – Aug 16 Chingam Aug 17 – Sep 16 Kanni Sep 17 – Oct 16 Thulam Oct 17 – Nov 15 Vrischikam Nov 16 – Dec 15 Major Festivals in 2019
The year 2019 featured major cultural events centered around the Malayalam months. Known as the "festival of festivals" in Kerala
Apart from the regional festivals, 2019 included several public holidays observed by the state government:
💡 If you are looking for a digital version of this specific year for historical or archival purposes, the Malayala Manorama Calendar remains a gold standard for accuracy in Kerala.