Today, the 1987 Marathi calendar holds value for researchers, astrologers, and individuals born in that year. In Indian astrology (Jyotisha), a person's birth chart (Janma Kundali) is cast using the exact planetary positions, tithi, nakshatra, and yoga recorded in the panchang at their precise moment of birth in 1987.
Unlike the standard Western Gregorian calendar, which is purely solar, the Marathi calendar is luanisolar. It harmonizes the movements of both the sun and the moon. Understanding the Marathi calendar for 1987 requires looking at how historical timelines, planetary positions, and cultural festivities intersected during this specific twelve-month period. The Dual Eras: Gregorian 1987 and Shaka Samvat 1908–1909 marathi calendar 1987
| Marathi Month | Shaka Year | Gregorian Start Date | Gregorian End Date | |---------------|------------|----------------------|--------------------| | Chaitra | 1908 | March 30, 1987 | April 28, 1987 | | Vaishakha | 1908 | April 29, 1987 | May 27, 1987 | | Jyeshtha | 1908 | May 28, 1987 | June 26, 1987 | | Ashadha | 1908 | June 27, 1987 | July 25, 1987 | | Shravana | 1908 | July 26, 1987 | August 25, 1987 | | Bhadrapada | 1908 | August 26, 1987 | September 24, 1987 | | Ashwina | 1908 | September 25, 1987 | October 23, 1987 | | Kartika | 1908 | October 24, 1987 | November 22, 1987 | | Margashirsha | 1908 | November 23, 1987 | December 21, 1987 | | Pausha | 1908–1909 | December 22, 1987 | January 19, 1988 | | Magha | 1909 | January 20, 1988 | February 17, 1988 | | Phalguna | 1909 | February 18, 1988 | March 18, 1988 | Today, the 1987 Marathi calendar holds value for
The Marathi calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun. The calendar consists of 12 months, each of which is approximately 29.5 days long. The months are: It harmonizes the movements of both the sun and the moon
For devotees of Lord Ganesha, the monthly Chaturthi dates were critical. In 1987, the (after full moon, breaking fast in evening) fell on:
: Traditional Panchang Karta offices in cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur still hold printed physical registers of the Datey Panchang dating back several decades.
(March-April) - The New Year starts here (Gudi Padwa). Vaishakh (April-May) Jyeshtha (May-June) Ashadh (June-July) Shravan (July-August) - Considered the holiest month.