Kohinoor Odia Calendar 1995
The world-renowned Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath in Puri fell on June 30, 1995. The calendar provided the exact Muhurta (auspicious time) for the Pahandi Bija (procession) and chariot pulling.
Looking back at a calendar from 1995 evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia. It represents a simpler time in Odisha's history—an era of retro television programming, handwritten letters, and community-centric living. The distinct typography, the iconic red-and-black ink printing, and the smell of the newsprint paper of the 1995 edition remain locked in the memories of those who grew up during that decade.
The three-day summer festival celebrating womanhood and the earth was a major highlight of the June 1995 pages. Kohinoor Odia Calendar 1995
The world-famous Puri Rath Yatra is the spiritual pinnacle of the Odia year. In 1995, the Kohinoor Calendar predicted the exact tithi for the festival, guiding millions of devotees on when to travel to Puri to pull the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. 3. Durga Puja and Kumar Purnima
During the Odia month of Margasira (late autumn 1995), the calendar guided mothers through Prathamastami rituals for their firstborn children. It also marked the consecutive Thursdays dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi ( Manabasa Gurubara ), detailing the morning Muhurta for cleaning homes and laying down beautiful Jhoti (rice paste concepts). Astrological Utilities: Beyond Just Dates The world-renowned Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath in
Baba, a retired government clerk with spectacles as thick as the Millet bread they ate, waited for it with the reverence of a priest awaiting the morning puja bell. “Without the Kohinoor,” he would declare, wiping his steel-rimmed glasses, “the year has no bones.”
Marking the Odia New Year, this festival fell in mid-April 1995. The calendar provided the exact time for the ritualistic hanging of the earthen pot filled with Pana (a sweet summer drink) over the sacred Tulsi plant. 2. Ratha Yatra (The Car Festival) It represents a simpler time in Odisha's history—an
The is not just a document of time, but a mirror to the rich traditions of Odisha. It guided people through the year with precision, ensuring that traditions, festivals, and auspicious moments were celebrated in harmony with the cosmos.
The is a foundational cultural almanac in Odisha, uniquely recognized for its authenticity by the Mukti Mandap Pandit Sabha at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. For the year 1995 , this calendar served as the essential guide for Odia households to navigate religious rituals, auspicious timings, and regional festivals. The Legacy of Kohinoor Press
Celebrated with immense fervor in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, the 1995 calendar mapped the transition from Mahalaya to Vijaya Dashami in October, detailing the precise hours for sandhi puja.
