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Hindu Fasts and Festival Calendar 2008/09
Vikram Samvat 2065 Name of the Samvat Plav
Raja—Ravi Mantri - Ravi
The ancient Hindu Seers have had a comprehensive study of time. The minute details covered by those fantastic minds in reckoning time is bewildering. The Hindu calendar is based on the age of Brahma, the Creator. The life span of Creator Lord Brahma is 100 years. His age now is 51 years. Each day of Lord Brahma is designated by a Kalpa. Each Kalpa comprise of 14 Manus and each Manu consist of 71 Mahayuga. 1000 such Mahayugs completes Lord Brahma's 1 day. At present, we are in the 28th Mahayug. The Yugas are further sub-divided into 60 year cycles. Each year (called the Samvatsar, Shaka or Samvat), normally consists of the 12 months except when there is a Adhik Maas (Additional Month). The religious ritualistic activities are mainly based on the Lunar Calendar. However, some people from different regions of India may follow the Solar Calendar.
How to use this Calendar
This calendar is prepared by Pt. Narayan Bhatt and Pt. Shashi Maharaj according to the Geo-centric position of Sydney Lat. 33, 54 S Long. 150, 56 E. The Calendar is calculated in 24.00 hrs format. Eg 24:00 would mean midnight whereas 12:00 would indicate midday. Day light saving is included in this calculation. Please note that this Lunar calendar only contains important events.
Due to time differences, these Vratas may vary from Indian Jantris.
In astrological terms, day begins with Sun rise and night begins with Sunset. The entire calculation is provided for your ready reference. S.P means Shukla Paksha followed by full moon and K.P. means Krishna Paksha followed by dark fortnight. Please consult Pundit ji for any further assistance. Constructive comments are always welcome.
Pt Narayan Bhatt 9600 7815 or 0433 212 888
Pt Shashi Maharaj 9649 5108
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