The Marathi calendar is not just a relic of the past. It remains deeply relevant today:
Observed on February 26, 1987 (Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi). Holi: The festival of colors took place on March 15, 1987 .
The 1987 Marathi calendar was governed by the , primarily following the lunisolar system. In this system:
Note: Lunar-calendar festivals are listed with their usual Gregorian-month window in 1987; exact Gregorian dates require locality-specific panchang calculations.
While Pausha is generally quiet for major religious festivals, the solar festival of Makar Sankranti occurred right at the transition point on January 14, 1988. 11. Magha (January–February 1988) marathi calendar 1987
Because the lunisolar months shift in relation to the solar calendar, the Marathi months in 1987 overlapped across standard Gregorian months as follows: 1. Pausha – Magha (January 1987)
: The festival of lights transformed households in October 1987 with traditional oil lamps ( panati ), faral (festive snacks), and early morning Abhyanga Snan (holy baths). Cultural Significance of the Paper Calendar
Known for fasts dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi on Thursdays.
Whether you are looking to calculate a specific birth tithi (lunar day), understand the alignment of historic regional festivals, or find auspicious marriage dates ( Shubh Vivah Muhurat ) from that specific year, this comprehensive guide covers the entirety of the 1987 Marathi calendar system. The Structure of the 1987 Marathi Calendar The Marathi calendar is not just a relic of the past
A day honoring the snake deity, usually in August.
Major festivals in the 1987 Marathi calendar fell on the following Gregorian dates: Date (1987) Marathi Month & Tithi Makar Sankranti January 14 Pausha (Solar event) Maha Shivaratri February 26 Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi Chaitra, Krishna Pratipada Gudi Padwa Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada Ram Navami Chaitra, Shukla Navami Ashadhi Ekadashi Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi Ganesh Chaturthi Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi Ashwina, Shukla Dashami Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) October 22 Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya Marathi Months Corresponding to 1987 The lunar months overlap with Gregorian months as follows: Ends mid-January. Starts Jan 16. Starts Feb 15. Starts March 30 (New Year). Starts April 29. Starts May 28. Starts June 27. Starts July 26. Bhadrapada: Starts August 25. Starts September 23. Starts October 23. Margashirsha: Starts November 22. Pausha (Next Cycle): Starts December 21. Significant Observations Solar Eclipses:
. For many households, this period was defined by the transition of the seasons and the meticulous tracking of (lunar dates), primarily through the Kalnirnay Almanac
A profoundly important day for devotees of Vitthal, marking the start of Chaturmas. The 1987 Marathi calendar was governed by the
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
: The Festival of Lights peaked on October 22 , during the month of Kartik. A Year of "Deep Story" Events
Marathi Calendar 1987 followed the traditional Shalivahana Shaka
A peak summer month dominated by agricultural preparation and weddings.
