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The year count of the Vikram Samvat calendar is usually 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. The Vikram Samvat calendar (also called Bikram Sambat in Nepali) should not be confused with the Nepal Sambat, a much more recent innovation. Vikram Samvat is an official calendar of Nepal.
Of the various regional calendars, the most studied and known Hindu calendars are the Shalivahana Shaka (Based on the King Shalivahana, also the Indian national calendar) found in the Deccan region of Southern India and the Vikram Samvat (Bikrami) found in Nepal and the North and Central regions of India – both of which emphasize the lunar ...
Hindu religious festivals are based on Vikram Samvat. Not withstanding the Purnimanta scheme of months that is in use in North India, the New year in Vikram Samvat starts from the first day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. [1] In Gujarat, the fourth day of Diwali is celebrated as the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar month of Kartik. [2]
Pages in category "Observances set by the Vikram Samvat calendar" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Jain calendar is a lunisolar calendar, just like the traditional Vikram or Saka calendars .The months based on the position of the Moon with respect to the Earth and it is adjusted by adding an extra month (adhika masa) once every three years, to coincide with the Sun to bring month in phase with the season.
The calendar was launched by Mani Ratnam on 24 December 2010 with Udhayanidhi Stalin attending the event. [2] Actors and actresses featured in the calendar: Nagarjuna, Suriya, Vikram, Silambarasan, Karthi, Arya, Trisha Krishnan, Genelia D'Souza, Shriya Saran, Nayantara, Tamannaah Bhatia and Shruti Haasan. 2012
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The calendar still holds cultural significance in Nepal, especially among the Newar people, whose festivals are based on this calendar system. [6] Owing to its cultural and historical significance, the government of Nepal declared to include Nepal Sambat in official government documents alongside Vikram Sambat since 11 November 2023. [7]