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The period of 40 days has been widely recognized as an auspicious period both in the East and the West since ancient times. A traditional way to do an extended practice of Om Namah Shivaya mantra is to choose a number of repetitions per day, and to do that for 40 days.
PCOS is an abbreviated form of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which affects 1 in every 10 women these days.
It is a bit difficult to diagnose PCOS with simple tests, since the symptoms vary from one women to another. (Go straight to the PCOS diet plan)
So, it is highly advised to consult a Gynecologist for an early diagnosis as it is linked with the risk of getting several health issues such as Insulin resistance, Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, Infertility (pregnancy issues), higher cholesterol levels and may even lead to heart disease.
If you don’t have PCOD or PCOS but still have problem with Insulin control, then you can follow the low glycemic diet for weight loss. If you just wanted to lose weight and don’t have any medical condition, then you can straightaway follow the 7 days General Motors diet.
Difference between PCOS and PCOD
Most people often get confused with the terms PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) and PCOD (Polycystic ovarian disease).
Both these health issues are associated with the ovaries.
While PCOS is an endocrine system disorder, the PCOD is a condition caused due to imbalance in the hormones. Although, there is no exact cause identified for both the diseases, hormonal imbalance and genetics are said to have an important role.
In simple english, the ovaries of PCOS affected girls produce higher levels of Androgen, which interferes with egg development and release. Some of these eggs form cysts and may cause infertility problems.
And, in girls with PCOD, the imbalance in the hormones lead to formation of mature eggs in the ovaries, which later become cysts like in the case of PCOS.
So, in both the cases, women are subjected to infertility problems and several other health issues such as those mentioned above.
Besides taking medical assistance, it is highly advised to have a healthy PCOS/PCOD diet along with regular exercise to lower your blood glucose levels and regulate your menstrual cycle.
PCOS/PCOD Indian Diet Plan for Weight Loss
After Waking Up: Choose any 1 you like..
- Warm water or any herbal tea of your choice without sugar & 10 soaked almonds
- 1 Glass Green juice (bottle gourd, mint, cucumber, ginger, lemon) + 10 soaked almonds
Breakfast: Choose any one of the below options
- 1 Cup of Oats with Skimmed Milk and Your Favorite Fruits as toppings
- 1 Wheat Bread Toast with Apples or Banana slices
- 1 Cup of Millet Porridge
- Apple & Banana Smoothie with Chia or Flax Seeds
- 2 Idlis with Sambar
- 1 cup Broken wheat upma or Vegetable oats upma
Mid Morning Snack:
- 1 Cup Green Tea + Guava or Gooseberries
Lunch: Any 1 of the following options. Avoid White rice completely.
- 2 Whole Wheat Rotis (Pulkas) with Dal and Vegetable Salad + 1 bowl curd/yogurt
- ½ Cup Brown Rice with Vegetables of your choice (exclude Potatoes) + 1 bowl curd/yogurt
- Chicken Soup + Vegetable Salad
- ½ cup brown rice with Chicken breast + Veg Salad + Curd
- 2 Chapatis with Chicken/Paneer/Egg curry + Veg Salad + Curd
Evening Snack:
- Coffee or Tea without Sugar and 2 fiber biscuits
- Fruit salad (exclude banana, if you had it in the morning smoothie) + handful of walnuts or any other nuts
- 2 Eggs
- 1 small bowl of sprouts + a glass of buttermilk
Dinner: Pick 1 from the below options.
- Grilled Chicken/Fish with sauteed veggies (no potato)
- 1 Chapati with Raita
- Fruits of your choice
This is just a sample PCOS Indian diet plan for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians. You can mix and match the menu with the foods of your choice (please see the allowed foods list below).
Foods to Include in a PCOS Diet Menu
To manage PCOS o PCOD in a more effective manner, include the following food groups in your regular diet. It will not only control insulin levels, but also help you lose weight naturally.
1.Green Leafy Vegetables
All green leafy veggies are low in calories and high in nutrients such as Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium and several vitamins like K, C, B group and E.
Most importantly, they contain B vitamins such as B2, B3, B5 and B6, which help with sugar and fat metabolism, thus improving the hormonal balance and also can help with infertility caused due to PCOS.
2.Bright Colored Vegetables
These are loaded with powerful antioxidants that help in normalizing the oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
The best veggies you can include in your everyday diet are Sweet potatoes, Red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, eggplant, bitter gourd etc…
3.Fruits
Fruit are good, especially if you’ve a sweet tooth. But, make sure to include those fruits with low Glycemic Index such as Limes, apricot, grapefruit, strawberries, cantaloupe, guava, pear, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, apples, nectarines, kiwi fruit etc…
Also, include handful of nuts and seeds along with fruits to get the protein boost, which also helps in controlling the sudden spike in your sugar levels.
4.Healthy Fats
It is myth that fats are unhealthy and not good for weight loss. In fact, there are good fats and bad fats.
Including the good fats promote hormonal balance and help with weight management.
You can include all kinds of seeds, nuts, avocado, olive oil, tuna and salmon.
They not only contain healthy fats, but also B vitamins and Vitamin D, both are recommended for treating PCOS.
5.Organic Meat
Protein helps with weight management as it creates satiety and you’ll feel fuller for longer periods.
And, what more good than meat, to get the right amounts of protein without increasing the calories?
Yes, you can opt for lean cut organic meat in your PCOS diet to lose weight naturally.
6.Carbs with Low Glycemic Index
Not all carbs are bad for weight loss. You should choose the complex carbs over simple carbs for weight loss.
Foods with low glycemic index such as legumes, beans, lentils and non-starchy vegetables need longer periods to get digested and thus do not cause sudden spike in the blood glucose levels.
These foods also keep you stomach full for more hours.
Foods to Avoid If you’ve PCOS/PCOD
If you’ve PCOS or PCOD, you should definitely avoid these food groups as they increase the insulin resistance and makes your PCOS/PCOD symptoms worse.
1.High Glycemic Foods:
Avoid biscuits, while bread, white rice, white pasta, cakes, cereals, dried fruits, candy, pies, sodas, ice creams, fruit juices and packaged foods.
2.Dairy Products:
Regular consumption of milk increase the male hormone levels (testosterone), which makes the PCOS symptoms worse. So, try to stay away from the dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, butter and all other products that are made using milk as a by-product.
3.Soy Products:
Researchers found that Soy is linked to delayed ovulation in some women and hence it is advised not to consume soy based products if you’ve PCOS, especially if you’ve trying to conceive.
4.Bad Fats:
As we mentioned earlier, it is highly suggested to consume good fats and avoid bad fats at all costs as they’d dampen your PCOS weight loss diet.
Try to stay away from foods that contain saturated fats, trans fats and hydrogenated fats.
5.Caffeine:
If consumed in limits (once or twice per day) without sugar or milk, then Coffee is extremely good for weight loss. But, overconsumption (3 or more cups a day) might interfere with fertility in women.
It increases estradiol, a hormone that affects ovulation and menstrual cycle of a women.
6.Alcohol
It is a no-brainer. Avoid alcohol. That’s it.
7.Processed or Packaged Foods
Finally, avoid foods that are packed or processed as they contain lots of chemicals, flavors, additives and preservatives, which cause hormonal imbalance and also increase insulin resistance in the body.
Other Useful Tips to Control PCOS Naturally
As of now, there is permanent or particular cure for PCOS/PCOD. However, you can follow a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits to minimize the PCOS symptoms naturally. The only thing you should do is to improve your insulin sensitivity by making the lifestyle changes to suit the problem.
Here are some helpful health tips that improve insulin sensitivity and to manage PCOS/PCOD.
- Avoid refined foods and replace them with whole grains.
- Avoid fruit juices and replace them with whole fruits.
- Avoid sugar completely and replace it with Stevia or natural honey.
- Eat foods with good carbs that are low in glycemic value, as they will not suddenly raise the blood sugar levels.
- Eat fiber rich foods like legumes and vegetables
- Get your protein right by including Lentils, Meat, Eggs etc…
- Eat just 2 to 3 times per day. Don’t eat too frequently. It gives your body enough time to digest the meal that you’ve already eaten.
- Limit salt intake and instead make use of lemon juice, vinegar, spices etc…
- Say no to processed and packaged foods
- Munch on healthy snacks like nuts and seeds
- Include healthy fats like Tuna, Salmon, Avocado in your diet
- Get enough sleep for at least 6 to 8 hours
- Track your menstrual cycle regularly using a mobile app and consult the doctor in case if the gap is more than 40 days.
That’s all friends! Follow this healthy PCOS Indian diet plan to lose weight naturally and also to manage your PCOS/PCOD symptoms naturally.
Religious Festivals,
Indian & New Zealand National Holidays
Year 2020
We are happy to bring you Festival Calendar Holidays 2020 in advance. It shall surely be helpful to plan your vacations for the year 2020. All Dates / Tithi / Lunar Days in this calendar 2020 are as per Auckland, New Zealand time and coordinates. Unless specified otherwise. We tried to add festivals of all the religions (predominantly followed in Indian subcontinent) in our Calendar 2020 along with New Zealand national holidays.
Jan 2020
Wed 1st : New Year’s Day, Shasti Vratam
Thu 2nd : Day After New Year’s Day, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Fri 3rd : Durga Ashtami Vrat, Masik (this month’s) Durgashtami, Banada Ashtami
Mon 6th: Epiphany
Tue 7th : Paush Putrada Ekadashi, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Mukkoti Ekadashi, Masik Karthigai, Kurma Dwadashi, Tailang Swami Jayanti
Tue 7th : Orthodox Christmas Day
Wed 8th : Pradosh Vrat, Kurma Dwadashi, Rohini Vrat
Fri 10th : Anvadhan, Sri Satyanarayan Puja & Vrat, Purnima Vrat (Pournami Upavasam), Arudra Darshan, Thiruvathira, Arudra Darshan
Sat 11th : Paush Purnima, Ishti, Shakambhari Purnima, Magh Snan starts, Chandra Grahan (Upachchaya)
Sun 12th : Swami Vivekanand Jayanti (Celebrated as National Youth Day in India)
Tue 14th : Sankashthi Chaturthi, Sakat Chauth / Sangada Hara Chathurthi, Lohri, Bhogi Pandigai, Orthodox New Year
Wed 15th : Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Bhogi, Ganga Sagar Snan, Uttarayan, Hadaga, Poki, Tusa / Tusu Puja, Makaravilakku, Magh Bihu
Thu 16th : Mattu Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Jayanti, Kanuma Panduga
Fri 17th : Swami Vivekananda Jayanti as per Lunar day (As per English date it is on 12th Jan), Kalashthami, Uzhavar Thirunal
Mon 20th : Wellington Anniversary Day
Tue 21st : Shattila (Shat Tila) Ekadashi
Wed 22nd : Pradosh Vrat
Thu 23rd : Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
Thu 23rd : Masik (this month’s) Shivratri
Fri 24th : Darsh Amavasya / Thai Amavasai, Anvadhan
Sat 25th : Magha Amavasya, Ishti, Sonam Lhochar (Losar), Tibetan New Year, Mauni Amavas, Chinese New Year
Sun 26th : Indian Republic Day, Chandra Darshan, Magha Gupt Navratri
Mon 27th : Auckland Anniversary Day
Tue 28th : Ganesh Jayanti
Wed 29th : Chaturthi Vrat, Vinayaka Chathurthi, Ganesh Jayanti (Marathi)
Mon 27th : New Zealand school term 1 starts (between 27th Jan and 7th Feb)
Thu 30th : Mahatma Gandhi Punya tithi
Thu 30th : Vasant Panchami Sri Panchami, Madana Panchmi, Saraswati Puja
Fri 31st : Me-dam-me-phi (Ancestor Festival celebrated mostly in Assam state of India), Shashti Vrat
Feb 2020
Sat 1st : Rath Saptami
Sun 2nd : Bhishm Ashtami
Mon 3rd : Nelson Anniversary Day
Tue 4th : World Cancer Day
Wed 5th : Jaya Ekadashi
Thu 6th : Waitangi Day
Fri 7th : Pradosh Vrat
Sat 8th : Thai Pusam
Sun 9th : Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Magha Purnima, Anvadhan
Mon 10th : Ishti
Wed 12th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Thu 13th : Kumbh Sankranti
Thu 14th : Valentine’s Day,
Sat 15th : Lui-Ngai-Ni (Manipur)
Tue 18th : Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Wed 19th : Shivaji Jayanti, Vijaya Ekadashi
Fri 21st : Pradosh Vrat
Fri 21st / Sat 22nd : Maha Shivratri,
Sun 23rd : Falgun Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan
Mon 24th : Ishti
Tue 25th : Losar (Sikkim), Chandra Darshan, Phulera Dooj, Ramakrishna Jayanti
Wed 26th : Ash Wednesday, Lent
March 2020
Fri 6th : Amalaki Ekadashi
Sat 7th : Pradosh Vrat, Narasimha Dwadashi, Shani Trayodashi
Sun 8th : Hazrat Ali’s birthday (13th day of Islamic month of Rajab)
Sun 8th : International Women’s Day
Mon 9th : Holika Dahan, Falgun Vasant Purnima, Dol Purnima, Attukal Pongal, Anvadhan, Masi Magam
Mon 9th : Taranaki Anniversary Day
Tue 10th : Holi color festival, Dhuleti, Dhuli-vandan Ishti, Hola Mohalla
Wed 11th : Bhai Dooj (Bhratri Dwitiya)
Thu 12th : Sankashthi (Sankashtahara) Chaturthi
Sat 14th : Rang Panchmi, Meen Sankranti, Karadaiyan Nombu
Sun 15th : Sheetla Saptami
Mon 16th : Basoda, Sheetla Ashtami
Tue 17th : St Patrick’s Day
Fri 20th : Papmochani Ekadashi
Fri 20th : March Equinox (NZ), Vernal Equinox, Parsi New Year / Norooz / Naw-Ruz
Sat 21st : Pradosh Vrat, Shani Trayodashi,
Sun 22nd : Isra and Mi’raj
Mon 23rd : Otago Anniversary Day
Mon 23rd : Shahid Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day / Shadeed Diwas
Tue 24th : Chaitra Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan
Wed 25th : Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri begins, Hindu New Year
Thu 26th : Cheti Chand, Jhulelal Jayanti, Chandra Darshan
Fri 27th : Gauri Puja, Gangaur, Dola Gowri Vratam, Andolana Trutiya, Gauri Trutiya, Chaitragaur, Matsya Jayanti, Matsyavathara Dinam
Sat 28th : Sarhul (Jharkhand), Lakshmi Panchmi
Tue 31st : Yamuna Chhath
April 2020
Wed 1st : First day of financial year in most of the part in the world, Indian Bank holiday
Thu 2nd : Ram Navmi (ISKCON Ram Navmi on 3rd)
Fri 3rd : Laylat al Miraj
Sat 4th : Kamada Ekadashi
Sun 5th : Gauna / Vaishnav Kamada Ekadashi, Palm Sunday
Mon 6th : Mahavir Jayanti, Pradosh Vrat
Tue 7th : Panguni Uthiram
Wed 8th : Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima, Madana Pournami, Anvadhan
Thu 9th : New Zealand School’s 1st Term ends (Holidays from 11th Apr to 26th Apr)
Thu 9th : Maundy Thursday
Fri 10th : Good Friday
Sat 11th : Easter Saturday, Sankashthi Chaturthi
Sun 12th : Easter, Easter Sunday
Mon 13th : Easter Monday, Vaisakh / Baisakhi
Tue 14th : Easter Tuesday, Solar New Year, Bengali New Year, Tamil New Year, Cheiraoba, Dr Ambedkar Jayanti, Maha Vishubh Sankranti, Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Mesh Sankranti / Metam Sankraman, Puthandu, Vishu
Tue 14th : Southland Anniversary Day
Wed 15th : Pohela Boishakha (Bengal)
Fri 17th : Orthodox Good Friday
Sat 18th : Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti, Orthodox Holy Saturday
Sun 19th : Vaishnav Varuthini Ekadashi, Orthodox Easter
Mon 20th : Pradosh Vrat, Orthodox Easter Monday
Tue 21st : Garia Puja (Tripura)
Wed 22nd : Darsh Amavasya
Wed 22nd : Earth Day
Thu 23rd : Vaishakh Amavasya, Anvadhan
Fri 24th : Ishti, Chandra Darshan, Ramadan Starts (may vary)
25th Sat or 27th Mon : Anzac Day
Sat 25th : Parsuram Jayanti
Sun 26th : Akshaya Tritiya, Akshaya Thiruthiyai, Akha Trij, Parshuram Jayanti, Basava Jayanti
Tue 28th : Shankaracharya Jayanti, Sankara Jayanthi, Surdas Jayanti
Tue 28th : New Zealand school’s 2nd term starts
Tue 29th : Ramanuja Jayanthi
Thu 30th : Ganga Saptami
May 2020
Fri 1st : May Day, International Workers’ Day
Sat 2nd : Sita Navmi
Sun 3rd : Thrissur Pooram
Sun 3rd : World Laughter Day
Mon 4th : Mohini Ekadashi, Agni Nakshatram Begins (upto 28th May)
Tue 5th : Pradosh Vrat
Wed 6th : Narasimha Jayanti
Thu 7th : Buddha Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima, Chitra Pournami, Anvadhan, Kurma Jayanti / Kurmavathara Dinam
Fri 8th : Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, Ishti, Narad Jayanti
Sun 10th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Sun 10th : Mother’s Day
Thu 14th : Vrishabh Sankranti, Itavam Sankramam
Sun 17th : Hanuman Jayanthi (Telugu)
Mon 18th : Apara Ekadashi
Wed 20th : Pradosh Vrat
Thu 21st : Shab-i-Qadr, Ascension Day
Fri 22nd : Jumat-ul-Wida (Vida), Jyeshth Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvdhan, Shani Jayanti, Vat Savitri Vrat
Sat 23rd : Ishti
Sun 24th : Idul Fitr / Eid / Eid-Ul-Fitra / Eid-al-fitr (day may vary), Chandra Darshan
Mon 25th : Maharana Pratap Jayanti
Tue 26th : Guru Arjun Dev ji’s martyrdom day
Thu 28th : Agni Nakshatram Ends (began 4th May)
Sun 31st : World No Tobacco Day
Sun 31st : Pentecost
June 2020
Mon 1st: Queen’s birthday
Mon 1st : Ganga Dassehra, Ganga Puja (Bengal), Whit Monday
Tue 2nd : Gayatri Jayanti, Nirjala Ekadashi
Wed 3rd : Pradosh Vrat, Ramalakshman Dwadashi
Thu 4th : Vaikasi Visakam
Fri 5th : Jyeshtha Purnima, Anvadhan, Vat Purnima Vrat, Kabir Jayanti
Fri 5th : World Environment Day
Sat 6th : Ishti, Chandra Grahan (Upachhaya)
Sun 7th : Trinity Sunday
Tue 9th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Thu 11th : Corpus Christi
Sun 14th : Pahili Raja
Mon 15th : Mithun Sankranti, Raja Sankranti
Tue 16th : Guru Arjan singhji martyrdom
Wed 17th : Yogini Ekadashi
Thu 18th : Pradosh Vrat
Sun 21st : Ashadha Amavasya, Darsha Amavasya, Anvadhan, Surya Grahan (Valayakara)
Sun 21st : June Solstice (NZ), Father’s Day, International Yoga Day
Mon 22nd : Ishti, Ashadha Navratri
Tue 23rd : Jagannath Rath Yatra (Jatra), Chandra Darshan
Tue 30th : Remna Ni, Bhanu Saptami
July 2020
Wed 1st : Devshayani Ekadashi
Thu 2nd : Vasudeva Dwadashi
Fri 3rd : Pradosh Vrat, Jaya-Parvati Vrat begins (upto 8th Jul)
Fri 3rd : New Zealand School’s 2nd term ends (School holidays from 4th Jul to 19th Jul)
Sat 4th : Kokila Vrat
Sun 5th : Guru Purnima, Vyas Puja, Anvadhan, Ashadh Purnima, Chandra Grahan (Upachhaya), Asalha Puja Day
Mon 6th : Ishti
Wed 8th : Jaya-parvati vrat ends (started on 3rd Jul), Sankashthi Chaturthi
Sun 12th : Bhanu Saptami
Thu 16th : Kamika Ekadashi, Kark Sankranti, Karkatakam Sankramam
Sat 18th : Pradosh Vrat, Shani Trayodashi
Mon 20th : New Zealand 3rd term starts
Mon 20th : Shravan Amavasya, Darsha Amavasya, Anvadhan, Somvati Amavsya, Aadi Amavasai
Tue 21st : Ishti
Wed 22nd : Chandra Dasrhan
Thu 23rd : Hariyali Teej
Fri 24th : Andal Jayanthi
Sat 25th : Naag Panchami, Garuda Panjami
Sun 26th : Kalki Jayanti, Avani Avittam (Rigveda)
Mon 27th : Tulsidas Jayanti
Thu 30th : Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Fri 31st : Gauna Shravan Putrada Ekadashi, Vaishnav Shravan Putrada Ekadashi, Varalakshmi Vrat, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Eid Al-Adha / Eid ul Adha / Bakri Id
Aug 2020
Sat 1st : Pradosh Vrat, Shani Trayodashi
Sun 2nd : Friendship Day
Mon 3rd : Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi), Gayatri Jayanti, Shravan Purnima, Nareli Poornima, Jandhyala Purnima, Avani Avittam (Yajurved), Aadi Perukku
Tue 4th : Ishti, Gayathri Japam
Thu 6th: Kajri / Kajari Teej
Fri 7th : Sankashthi Chaturthi, Bahula Chaturthi, Bol Chauth, Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti
Sun 9th : Nag Pancham (Gujarat)
Mon 10th : Balram Jayanti, Randhan Chhath (Gujarat)
Tue 11th / Wed 12th : Shitala Satam (Gujarat), Krishna Janmashtami (Gokul-ashthami)
Wed 12th : Dahi Handi
Sat 15th : Indian Independence Day
Sat 15th : Aja Ekadashi, Assumption Day
Mon 17th : Malyalam New Year, Simha Sankranti, Chingam Sankramam, Pradosh Vrat
Wed 19th : Bhadrapad / Darsh / Pithori Amavasya, Anvadhan
Thu 20th : Ishti, Chandra Darshan, Al-Hijra, Islamic New Year, Muharram
Fri 21st : Hartalika Teej, Kevda Trij (Gujarat), Varah Jayanti
Sat 22nd : Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chathurthi, Avani Avittam (Samved)
Sun 23rd : Rishi Panchmi
Tue 25th : Lalita Saptami
Wed 26th : Radha Ashtami, Mahalaxmi Vrat begins (upto 10th Sep), Durva Ashthami, Dharo Atham (Gujarat)
Sat 29th : Pars/ Parivartani Ekadashi, Kalki Dwadashi, Day of Ashura, Muharram
Sun 30th : Vaman Jayanti, Pradosh Vrat
Mon 31st : Onam
Sep 2020
Tue 1st : Anant Chaturdashi, Ganesh Visarjan
Wed 2nd : Bhadrapad Purnima, Anvadhan, Purnima Shraddha
Thu 3rd : Pitrupaksh (Pitr Pakhar) begins, Ishti
Sat 5th : Teacher’s Day (India)
Sun 6th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Mon 7th : Maha Bharani
Thu 10th : Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends (began on 26th Aug), Astami Rohini
Fri 11th : Jivitputrika Vrat
Mon 14th : Indira Ekadashi
Mon 14th : Hindi Diwas
Tue 15th : Pradosh Vrat
Tue 15th : Engineer’s Day, Visvesvarya Jayanti
Wed 16th : Magha Shradhha
Thu 17th : Ashwin / Darsh / Sarv-pitru Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasai, Kanya Sankranti, Kanni Sankramam, Vishwakarma Puja
Fri 18th : Ishti, Adhik Chandra Darshan
Wed 23rd : September Equinox (NZ)
Sun 27th : Padmini Ekadashi
Mon 28th : South Canterbury Anniversary Day
Tue 29th : Adhik Pradosh Vrat
Oct 2020
Thu 1st : Anvadhan
Fri 2nd : Gandhi Jayanti (Indian National holiday), Ashwin Adhik Purnima, Ishti
Mon 5th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Mon 12th : New Zealand school’s 4th term starts
Tue 13th : Parama Ekadashi
Wed 14th : Adhik Pradosh Vrat
Fri 16th : Adhik Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan
Sat 17th : Ashwin Adhik Amavasya, Ishti, Navratri begins, Ghat-sthapana, Tula Sankranti, Thulam Sankramam, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti,
Sun 18th : Chandra Darshan
Tue 20th : Vinayaki Chaturthi
Wed 21st : Upang Lalita Vrat, Saraswati Avahan
Thu 22nd : Saraswati Puja, Kalparambha (Bengal), Akal Bodhon (Bengal)
Fri 23rd : Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day
Fri 23rd : Durga Saptami
Sat 24th : Durga Ashtami, Maha Navmi, Saraswati Visarjan
Sun 25th : Vijaya-Dashmi, Dussehra, Ayutha Poojai
Mon 26th : Labour day
Mon 26th : Durga Visarjan, Madhavacharya Jayanti, Vidyarambham Day
Tue 27th : Papankush Ekadashi
Wed 28th : Padmanabha Dwadashi
Thu 29th : Pradosh Vrat, Milad An-Nabi / Id-e-milad / Mawlid
Sat 31st : Ashwin Purnima, Anvadhan, Kojagara Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Sharad Purnima, Valmiki Jayanti, Meerabai Jayanti
Nov 2020
Sun 1st : Ishti, All Saints Day
Mon 2nd : All Soul’s Day
Mon 2nd: Marlborough Anniversary Day
Wed 4th : Sankashthi Chaturthi, Karwa Chauth, Atla Tadde (Telugu)
Sun 8th : Bhanu Saptami, Ahoi Ashtami, Radha Kund Snan
Wed 11th : Rama Ekadashi
Thu 12th : Gauna Rama Ekadashi, Vaishav Rama Ekadashi, Govatsa Ekadashi, Vasu Baras, Vagh Baras (Gujarat)
Fri 13th : Canterbury Anniversary Day
Fri 13th : Dhan Teras, Dhan-trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat
Sat 14th : Narak Chaturdashi, Roop Chaudas, Kali Chaudas, Kali Puja
Sun 15th : Diwali (Dipabali, Deepawali), Lakshmi Puja, Kartik / Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Goverdhan Puja, Kedara Gowri Vratham, Annakut
Mon 16th : Ishti, Chandra Darshan, Dyut Krida, Bhai Dooj, Bhai Phonta, Vrishchika Sankranti
Tue 17th : Mandalakala Begins
Wed 18th : Nagula Chavithi (Telugu), Vinayaki Chaturthi
Thu 19th : Labh Panchmi
Fri 20th : Chhath Puja, Soora Samharam
Sat 21st : Jalaram Bapa Jayanti
Sun 22nd : Gopashthami
Mon 23rd : Akshaya Navmi, Jagaddatri Puja
Wed 25th : Kans Vadh
Thu 26th : Devutthana Ekadashi, Guruvayur Ekadasi, Yogeshwara Dwadashi, Bhishm Panchak Begind
Fri 27th : Tulsi Vivah, Pradosh Vrat
Sat 28th : Vaikunth Chaturdashi, Vishweshwara Vrat
Sun 29th : Manikarnika Snan, Karthigai Deepam
Mon 30th : Guru Nanak Jayanti, Dev Diwali, Kartik Purnima, Anvadhan, Chandra Grahan (Upachchaya)
Mon 30th : Chatham Islands Anniversary Day, Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 2020
Tue 1st : World AIDS Day
Tue 1st : Ishti
Fri 4th : Sankashthi Chaturthi
Tue 8th : Kal-bhairav Jayanti
Fri 11th : Utpanna Ekadashi
Sat 12th : Pradosh Vrat, Shani Trayodashi
Mon 14th : Margashirsh / Darsh / Somvati Amavasya, Anvadhan
Tue 15th : Ishti, Surya Grahan (Purna)
Wed 16th : New Zealand secondary and composite schools 4th term ends (No later than this day)
Wed 16th : Chandra Darshan, Dhanu Sankranti
Fri 18th : New Zealand Primary, intermediate and special schools 4th term ends (No later than this day)
Sat 19th : Vivah Panchmi, Nag Panchami (Telugu)
Sun 20th : Champa Shashthi, Subrahmanya Sashti
Mon 21st: December Solstice (NZ)
Thu 24th : Christmas Eve
Fri 25th : Christmas Day
Sat 26th : Mokshada / Vaikuntha / Mukkoti Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti, Matsya Dwadashi
Sun 27th : Pradosh Vrat, Mandalakala Pooja
26th Sat or 28th Mon: Boxing Day
Tue 29th : Dutt / Duttatreya Jayanti
Wed 30th : Margashirsh Purnima, Anvadhan, Arudra Darshan, Thiruvathira
Thu 31st : Ishti
श्रावण मास / Shravan (Shravana / Avni / Srabon) Month 2020 (As per Auckland time & coordinates)
6th July – 3rd August 2020: श्रावण मास (पूर्णिमान्त) Shravan Month (Purnimant / North & East states of India). Tithi Pratipada / Ekam / 1st Lunar day starts on 5th July 4.44 PM (16.44Hrs) Auckland time. As per first day of the month calculated after full moon day. Usually followed in northern part of India (Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, etc).
21st July – 19th Aug 2020: श्रावण मास (अमावास्यन्त / अमांत) Shravan Month (Amant / South & West states of India). Shravan calculated after no moon day (called Amavasyant / Amant) is from 21st July – 19th Aug. This calendar is followed in central and southern part of Indian (Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Telangana).
LENT and Great Lent 2020
Lent 2020 as per Liturgical Calendar and Roman Catholicism, starts on Ash Wednesday, 26th Feb and ends day after Good Friday which is Holy Saturday 11th April. Easter (Western or Orthodox Easter) is on 19th April. Lent period is of 46 days. Out of these, Lenten Fast is observed for 40 days because Sunday is not fasting day. Lent fast is observed in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. The last day of Lent period depends on Christian denomination and/or local custom. It varies from Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday or at the midnight between them. Meat and meat products are avoided during the fast period.
Orthodox Christian observes Great Lent which is from 2nd March upto 18th April. Palm Sunday is on 5th April and Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is on 19th April.
Ramadan (Ramzaan / Ramjan) Month / रमज़ान 2020
23rd April – 23rd May (+/- one day. Dates may vary by a day or two depending on Moon sighting): Ramadan (pronounced Ramzaan in Indian subcontinent) is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on the night of Laylat Al Qadr. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan is starting from 23rd April (day may vary) and lasts for one complete Moon cycle which is approximately 29 or 30 days.
Fasting is observed by adult Muslims from dawn to dusk every day throughout Ramadan. Those who are ill, elderly, diabetic, pregnant, menstruating, with health issues or breast-feeding are not required to fast. Eid festival is celebrated at the end of Ramadan month. In Indian subcontinent it is called Eid-Ul-Fitr or Mithi Eid (मीठी ईद). Prayer time may vary as per Moon time, please refer to local prayer hall / Mosque for details. There are many websites which provide location based prayer time. Ramadan Kareem. Happy Ramadan.
अधिक मास / पुर्षोत्तम मास Adhik Month / Purshottam Month 2020
There is NO Adhik Maas in 2020. It was observed in 2018 from 16th May – 13th June 2018 (or 30 April 2018 to 29 May 2018 if ending the months on the full moon): Adhik Maas (English translation is Extra Month) is the month inserted to Lunar Year about every 32.5 months to keep the Lunar and Solar year aligned.
Adhik Maas (Masa) is also known as Purshottam Maas, Londa Maas, Mala Maas (मल मास) and Malimmacha. Adhik Maas is NOT considered good for wedding or moving into new house (Gruh Pravesh / गृह प्रवेश). Various religious programs and special prayers are organised during the month at all the temples.
Adhik Masa as per Astronomy:
Moon takes 27.3 days to orbit around Earth. Earth takes 365.2422 days to orbit around Sun. However, Moon has to travel 2.2 days extra to line up with Earth and Sun to become full Moon again, due to the curve of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. This creates gap of 10.87 days per year between Lunar Year (354.372 days) and Sun Year (365.2422 days). To compensate this gap, an extra month is added after about every 32.5 months. This is seen in Hindu/Indian Lunar, Jewish, Buddhist Calendars.
Moon takes 27.3 days to orbit around Earth. Earth takes 365.2422 days to orbit around Sun. However, Moon has to travel 2.2 days extra to line up with Earth and Sun to become full Moon again, due to the curve of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. This creates gap of 10.87 days per year between Lunar Year (354.372 days) and Sun Year (365.2422 days). To compensate this gap, an extra month is added after about every 32.5 months. This is seen in Hindu/Indian Lunar, Jewish, Buddhist Calendars.
Disclaimer: Though all the precautions are taken to calculate exact Festival Calendar Holidays 2020 (Christian, Jews, Parsi, Chinese) / Tithi or Lunar day (Hindu, Sikh, Buddisht, Jain, Muslim, Parsi) as per Auckland and/or New Zealand Standard Time, there may be some differences across multiple sites / publications. This may be because of variation in calculating Sun Rise/Set and Moon Rise/Set timings.
Indian calendar (Panchang) explanation: First day after no Moon day (अमावस्या) is considered here as first day of Hindu Month. This is called Amant Calendar (अमान्त पंचांग). In few parts of India first day of Hindu Month is considered on one day after Full Moon (पूर्णिमा) and the calendar is known as Purnimant Calendar (पूर्णिमान्त पंचांग). Only month name changes in these two methods. Tithi still remains the same. For example, if the tithi is Shukla paksh Chaturthi (शुक्ल पक्ष चतुर्थी), it remains same in both the methods. We are committed to provide accurate information on our portal, however, we do not take any responsibility on accuracy of the calendar, events or Panchang published here.
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