: Married women fast and tie threads around a banyan tree for the longevity of their husbands. 2003 Date : June 14, 2003. Ashadhi Ekadashi (Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi)

Used to determine auspicious hours. Karana (Half of a Tithi): Actions to be taken or avoided. Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)

: While these publishers primarily sell current years, historical dates and festival positions are maintained in their digital databases accessible via Kalnirnay's Official Site specific date from 2003 to verify a birth chart or event? 2003 Marathi Festivals Calendar for New Delhi, NCT, India

: January 15, 2003. Notably, in 2003, this festival coincided with Shattila Ekadashi , a rare occurrence that did not repeat for another 23 years. Holi / Holika Dahan : March 17, 2003. Mahashivratri : March 1, 2003. Panchang Details for 2003

| 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 |

The Marathi calendar 2003 is a significant cultural and historical document that reflects the rich heritage of Maharashtra. The calendar provides a window into the state's traditions and customs, and highlights the importance of festivals and events in Marathi culture. This paper has provided an overview of the Marathi calendar 2003, including its cultural and historical significance. It is hoped that this paper will contribute to a deeper understanding of the Marathi calendar and its importance in Indian culture.

Marathi festivals follow the lunar tithi system, causing their dates to shift each year on the Gregorian calendar.

The following table lists significant Marathi festivals and their corresponding dates for the year 2003: Date (2003) Marathi Lunar Month & Tithi Gudi Padwa (New Year) April 2, Wednesday Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada Ram Navami April 11, Friday Chaitra, Shukla Navami Ashadhi Ekadashi July 10, Thursday Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi Guru Purnima July 13, Sunday Ashadha, Shukla Purnima Nag Panchami August 2, Saturday Shravana, Shukla Panchami Raksha Bandhan August 12, Tuesday Shravana, Shukla Purnima Gokulashtami August 19, Tuesday Shravana, Krishna Ashtami Ganesh Chaturthi August 31, Sunday Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi Anant Chaturdashi September 10, Wednesday Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturdashi (Vijayadashami) October 5, Sunday Ashwina, Shukla Dashami (Laxmi Pujan) October 25, Saturday Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya Notable Events & Technical Details The year transitioned from Shaka Samvat 1924 1925 (Subhanu) Adhik Maas:

or month from 2003 to find its exact corresponding traditional Tithi or festival.