Vrischika Masam or Vrischikam month in Malayalam calendar of Kerala is the fourth month of Kolla varsham. In 2020, Vrischika masam starts on November 16 and ends on 15 December.
English year 2020 – 2021 is 1196 year in Kollavarsham or religious almanac of Kerala. Vrischikam month consists of 30 days in 1196 year.
Vrischika Sankranti or Vrischika Sankramana marks the beginning of Vrischika masam in Malayalam calendar. Many temple festivals are celebrated during this month in Kerala.
Sabarimala Mandala Puja and Ayyappa Deeksha is the most auspicious ritual observed in the month. Sabarimala Mandalam season begins on November 17 and ends on December 26.
Guruvayur Ekadashi is a big festival of Guruvayurappan temple during Vrischikam month.
Vaikathastami festival is held in Vaikom Mahadeva Temple near Kottayam. It is one of the grand celebrations at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple.
Triprayar Ekadashi celebrations are held in Triprayar Sri Rama temple near Trissur during Vrischikam Month.
It coincides with Karthikai masam in Tamil calendar; Karthika and Margashira masam in Telugu and Kannada Panchangam. Next month in Malayalam calendar is Dhanu Masam or Dhanu month.
Important festivals in Vrischika Masam 2020 in Malayalam calendar
Monday, 16 November 2020 – Bhaiya Dooj (Bhai Dooj)
Monday, 16 November 2020 – Vrischika Sankranti
Friday, 20 November 2020 – Chhath Puja
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 – Kansa Vadh
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 – Devutthana Ekadashi
Thursday, 26 November 2020 – Tulasi Vivah
Monday, 30 November 2020 – Kartik Purnima
Monday, 30 November 2020 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Monday, 7 December 2020 – Kalabhairav Jayanti (Maha Kalbhairav Ashtami)
Thursday, 10 December 2020 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Friday, 11 December 2020 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Monday, 14 December 2020 – Somvati Amavasya
Monday, 14 December 2020 – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 – Dhanu Sankranti
Dates, days in Vrischika Masam 2020
16 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 1
17 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 2
18 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 3
19 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 4
20 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 5
21 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 6
22 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 7
23 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 8
24 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 9
25 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 10
26 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 11
27 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 12
28 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 13
29 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 14
30 November 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 15
1 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 16
2 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 17
3 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 18
4 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 19
5 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 20
6 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 21
7 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 22
8 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 23
9 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 24
10 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 25
11 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 26
12 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 27
13 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 28
14 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 29
15 December 2020 – Vrischikam Month 1196, Day 30
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