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Kerala Piravi

Also called Kerala Formation Day

When

Sunday, 1 November 2026 in 52 days

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Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Saptami until 2:52 PM
Pushya until 4:30 AM, Nov 02
4:10 PM โ€“ 5:32 PM

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Why this date?

A fixed civil-calendar anniversary โ€” the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956 โ€” rather than a calendrical observance. It does not move against the Gregorian calendar, and the date itself comes from the dataset.

  • Computed by the panchanga engine for your location
  • Follows a written selection rule, not a copied list
  • Governed by the whole day rather than a specific period
  • The written guide has not yet been reviewed by a named scholar

Dates come from the calculation engine and are independent of the written guide. How we calculate โ†’

This is not commonly observed in North India, the region you've set. It is kept in Kerala (Malayalam). We show it rather than hide it โ€” a calendar that only shows you your own region tells you less about the country you live in, not more.

What In short

Kerala's formation day. Schools and institutions mark it with Malayalam-language programmes; it is a civic observance rather than a religious one.

Why The reason behind it

The state was formed by uniting the Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar, and the day is kept as much for the language as for the administrative unit โ€” which is why the observance is overwhelmingly literary and cultural in form.

Traditional basis

States Reorganisation Act, 1956 โ€” The formation of Kerala on linguistic lines, which the day commemorates.

How At home, step by step

  1. Attend or hold the Malayalam-language programmes that mark the day.
  2. Schools and government offices observe it formally.
Fasting and breaking the fast

Not a fasting day; not a religious observance.

Fasting guidance here describes traditional practice. It is not medical advice โ€” if you are pregnant, diabetic, on medication or unwell, ask a doctor about your own circumstances.

Personal In your region

For children

The birthday of the state of Kerala, made in 1956 by joining together the places where Malayalam is spoken.

Common questions

Why is a state formation day on a Hindu calendar?
Because this site publishes what a household in that region marks on its calendar, and identifies what each thing is. This one is civic, and is labelled as such rather than dressed as an observance.

This guide has not yet been reviewed by a named scholar or practising priest. The dates and times on this page come from the calculation engine and are independent of it; the explanatory text is editorial and may not reflect your family's practice. Tell us if something is wrong.