!free!: Marathi Calendar 1987
Marathi months are lunar and typically start after the new moon (Amavasya). In 1987, the transitions were as follows: : Started 16th January Phalguna : Started 14th February Chaitra : Started 16th March Vaishakha : Started 15th April Jyeshta : Started 14th May Bhadrapada : Started 10th August Ashwin : Started 8th September Kartika : Started 8th October Significant Purnima (Full Moon) Dates Purnima days are vital for many Marathi rituals and fasts: Chaitra Purnima : 14th April Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima) : 11th July Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) : 9th August Kartika Purnima (Tripurari Purnima) : 5th November
The festival of lights spanned from October 21 to October 24, 1987 , with Laxmi Pujan falling on October 22, 1987 . Understanding the Panchang Elements of 1987
| Marathi Month | 1987 Gregorian Range (approx.) | Key Festivals / Events | |---|---|---| | | March 30 – April 27 | Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year), Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti | | Vaishakha | April 28 – May 26 | Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti | | Jyeshtha | May 27 – June 25 | Vat Purnima (fasting for husbands), Ganga Dashahara | | Ashadha | June 26 – July 24 | Ashadhi Ekadashi (first Pandharpur Wari), Guru Purnima | | Shravana | July 25 – August 23 | Nag Panchami, Narali Purnima (coconut offering), Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami (Aug 16) | | Bhadrapada | August 24 – September 22 | Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 2), Anant Chaturdashi (Sep 16) | | Ashvina | September 23 – October 22 | Navratri, Dussehra (Vijayadashami – Oct 13) | | Kartika | October 23 – November 21 | Diwali (Oct 30 – Nov 3), Kartik Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah | | Margashirsha | November 22 – December 21 | Datta Jayanti | | Pausha | December 22, 1987 – January 19, 1988 | Makar Sankranti (Jan 14, 1988) |
Devshayani Ekadashi fell on July 6, marking the beginning of the holy four-month period known as Chaturmas. Guru Poornima followed on July 10. 5. Shravan (July–August 1987) marathi calendar 1987
The was a roadmap of cultural and religious life, holding the key to the timing of spiritual activities and traditional celebrations. For those looking for historical context or personal milestones from that year, understanding the 1987 Marathi Panchang is essential.
Gudhi Padwa fell on March 30. Shri Ram Navami was celebrated on April 7, followed by Hanuman Jayanti on April 13. 2. Vaishakha (April–May 1987)
1987 was filled with vibrant celebrations. Here is a timeline of the most significant festivals as they occurred according to the Marathi Panchang that year: 1. Spring & Summer Festivals (Jan – June 1987) Marathi months are lunar and typically start after
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The famous Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage concluded on July 6, 1987 .
Like any traditional lunar calendar, the year was split into 12 distinct months, each transitioning across standard Gregorian months: Marathi Month Corresponding Gregorian Months (1987) Major Signposts / Season Winter, Makar Sankranti Magha January – February Maha Shivratri Phalguna February – March End of Winter, Holi Chaitra March – April Gudi Padwa (New Year), Ram Navami Vaishakha April – May Peak Summer, Akshaya Tritiya Jyeshtha May – June Vat Purnima Ashadha June – July Monsoon onset, Ashadhi Ekadashi Shravana July – August Holy month, Raksha Bandhan Bhadrapada August – September Ganeshotsav Ashvina September – October Navratri, Dussehra, Kojagiri Kartika October – November Diwali, Bali Pratipada Margashirsha November – December Margashirsha Guruvar Vrat 2. Major Marathi Festivals and Dates in 1987 Guru Poornima followed on July 10
If you were getting married in 1987, the Marathi calendar highlighted specific Muhurta dates. While the full Vivah Muhurat list is lengthy, key marriage months included:
The holds deep cultural significance for families tracking traditional dates, lunar phases ( Tithis ), and major festivals from that specific year . Rooted in the Shalivahana Shaka era (specifically spanning Shaka years 1908 and 1909), the 1987 calendar reflects the intricate astronomical calculations of the traditional Maharashtrian Panchang .
The Marathi calendar for followed the Shaka Samvat 1908–1909 era. This year's Gregorian calendar structure is identical to 2026, meaning you can reuse a 1987 calendar for the current year. Key Festivals of 1987