Marathi Calendar 2003 ((new)) May 2026
For Maharashtrian families living in India or across the global diaspora, the calendar is more than just a tool for tracking dates. It is a dharmik granth (religious scripture) that dictates the rhythm of life—from festivals and fasts ( upvas ) to auspicious wedding dates ( muhurta ) and harvesting schedules.
| Marathi Month (Shaka 1925) | Start Date (Gregorian) | End Date (Gregorian) | Key Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | April 2, 2003 | May 1, 2003 | Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami | | Vaishakha | May 2, 2003 | May 30, 2003 | Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti | | Jyeshtha | May 31, 2003 | June 29, 2003 | Vat Purnima (Vata Savitri Vrat) | | Ashadha | June 30, 2003 | July 28, 2003 | Shayani Ekadashi, Guru Purnima | | Shravana | July 29, 2003 | August 27, 2003 | Narali Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Nag Panchami | | Bhadrapada | August 28, 2003 | September 25, 2003 | Ganesh Chaturthi (Sept 1), Anant Chaturdashi | | Ashwina | September 26, 2003 | October 25, 2003 | Navratri, Durga Ashtami, Dasara (Dussehra) | | Kartika | October 26, 2003 | November 23, 2003 | Diwali (Oct 25 - New Moon), Bali Pratipada, Bhai Dooj | | Margashirsha | November 24, 2003 | December 23, 2003 | Datta Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi | | Pausha | December 24, 2003 | January 21, 2004 | Makar Sankranti (Jan 14, 2004) | | Magha | January 22, 2004 | February 19, 2004 | Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami | | Phalguna | February 20, 2004 | March 20, 2004 | Holi, Rangapanchami, Holika Dahan | marathi calendar 2003
Remember: For dates between January 1, 2003 and April 1, 2003, you are still referencing the previous Nandana Samvatsara (Shaka 1924). Always double-check the Sanchhed (month) before performing any religious ceremony retroactively. Disclaimer: This article is based on standard Panchang calculations for the Maharashtra region (specifically Pune Kendra). Actual sunrise/sunset times may vary by city (Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur) by a margin of a few minutes. For Maharashtrian families living in India or across
