Observed in late October or early November (calculated based on the Naraka Chaturdashi Tithi). Vakya vs. Thirukanitha: The Enduring Debate
Crucial for determining the dates of festivals and Shraddha (ancestral rites). vakya panchangam 1996 tamil
August 27–28, 1996 (depending on the Veda followed). Vinayagar Chathurthi: September 16, 1996. Navarathiri Start: October 13, 1996. Observed in late October or early November (calculated
The moon's position in one of the 27 lunar mansions, used for birth charts and marriage matching. 1996. Navarathiri Start: October 13
The "Panchangam" (meaning "five limbs") provides daily details essential for determining auspicious times ():
In the Tamil calendar, a Gregorian year typically spans parts of two consecutive Tamil years because the New Year (Puthandu) begins in mid-April.
The first quarter of 1996 fell under Yuva. This year is the 9th in the 60-year cycle.