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Marathi Calendar — 1987 (Report)
Overview
- Year: 1987 (Gregorian)
- Marathi calendar system: Ranī (Shaka) era commonly used in Maharashtra alongside the Hindu lunisolar calendar; regional festivals and tithi/masa (lunar months) follow the Purnimanta or Amanta conventions regionally (Maharashtra typically follows the Purnimanta month reckoning for many rituals).
- This report assumes standard Marathi/Hindu lunisolar conventions used in Maharashtra in 1987.
Here are some important dates and festivals that fell in the Marathi calendar 1987:
Daily Panchang: For specific tithi, nakshatra, and muhurat details for any single day in 1987, you can use tools from Drik Panchang or Prokerala. marathi calendar 1987
Your 1987 calendar is reusable in: 1998, 2009, 2015, 2026, 2037, 2043, 2054, 2065, 2071, and 2082. When Can I Reuse This Calendar? 1987 Marathi Festivals Calendar for New Delhi, NCT, India Marathi Calendar — 1987 (Report) Overview
Ashadhi Ekadashi: The significant pilgrimage day for Varkaris occurred on July 7, 1987. Here are some important dates and festivals that
In 1987, the Marathi calendar (often referred to through popular publications like Kalnirnay) served as both a cultural anchor and a record of a shifting era in Maharashtra. It tracked the lunar months—from Chaitra's spring beginnings to Phalguna's colorful end—marking a year that balanced deep-seated traditions with modern political and social upheavals. The Rhythm of the Year: Festivals of 1987
The Marathi calendar of 1987 represents a nostalgic intersection of traditional lunar timing and modern household organization. In Maharashtra, this typically refers to the Kalnirnay, the iconic "calmanac" founded in 1973 by Jayantrao Salgaonkar, which by 1987 had become an indispensable fixture in almost every Marathi home [0.5.1]. The Essence of 1987 in the Marathi Almanac
March/April (Chaitra): Gudi Padwa (Mar 31), Rama Navami (Apr 7).
- Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight, moon waxing) – auspicious for new beginnings.
- Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight, moon waning) – suitable for ancestral rites.