Marathi Calendar 2003

An (intercalary or extra month) is added to the Hindu calendar roughly every three years to align the lunar calendar back with the solar seasons. There was no Adhik Maas in the year 2003.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Marathi calendar 2003, exploring its unique structure, key dates, the major festivals observed throughout the year, and how this traditional system continues to guide millions today.

: The waxing phase, starting from the new moon (Amavasya) to the full moon (Purnima).

| Month | Start Date | End Date | | --- | --- | --- | | Chaitra | March 20, 2003 | April 18, 2003 | | Vaishakh | April 19, 2003 | May 18, 2003 | | Jyaishtha | May 19, 2003 | June 17, 2003 | | Ashadha | June 18, 2003 | July 17, 2003 | | Shravana | July 18, 2003 | August 16, 2003 | | Bhadrapada | August 17, 2003 | September 15, 2003 | | Ashvina | September 16, 2003 | October 15, 2003 | | Karttika | October 16, 2003 | November 14, 2003 | | Margashira | November 15, 2003 | December 14, 2003 | | Pausha | December 15, 2003 | January 13, 2004 | | Magha | January 14, 2004 | February 12, 2004 | | Phalguna | February 13, 2004 | March 20, 2004 | marathi calendar 2003

: Dictated the exact hours a festival or fast lasted.

A standard Marathi year consists of twelve months, starting in the spring. In 2003, these months aligned roughly with the Gregorian calendar as follows: (March–April) Vaishakha (April–May) Jyeshtha (May–June) Ashadha (June–July) Shravana (July–August) Bhadrapada (August–September) Ashvin (September–October) Kartika (October–November) Margashirsha (November–December) Pausha (December–January 2004) Magha (January–February) Phalguna (February–March) Major Festivals and Dates in 2003

Highly specific mathematical divisions used by astrologers to calculate the spiritual energy of the day. Major Marathi Festivals and Dates in 2003 An (intercalary or extra month) is added to

✅ Gudi Padwa: 2 April 2003 ✅ Ganesh Chaturthi: 31 August 2003 ✅ Diwali: 25 October 2003

The Marathi calendar for the year 2003 began on March 20, 2003, with the first day of Chaitra. The calendar for the year 2003 is as follows:

Ganesh Chaturthi, the biggest festival in Maharashtra, began on , and the 10-day celebrations extended into September, concluding with Anant Chaturdashi on September 9. Ashwin / Kartik (October 2003) : The waxing phase, starting from the new

Months in Marathi – names, pronunciation, and cultural guide

Notable transits included Kumbha Sankranti (Feb 13) and Meena Sankranti (Mar 15). Sankashti Chaturthi: