: A significant event in 1996 was Saturn's movement from Kumbha (Aquarius) into Meena (Pisces) .
Vital for calculating auspicious timings ( Muhurta ) and avoiding inauspicious times like Rahu Kaalam or Yama Gandam . 4. Major Festivals in 1996 Gregorian Date (approx.) Tamil Month Thai Pongal January 15, 1996 Tamil New Year (Dhatru Varusham) April 14, 1996 Chithirai 1 Deepavali November 10, 1996 Historical Significance
The first quarter of 1996 fell under Yuva. This year is the 9th in the 60-year cycle.
In the 60-year cycle of the Tamil calendar, 1996 was known as Srimukha Varusham .
| Festival | Vakya Date (1996) | Drik Panchangam Date (for comparison) | |----------|------------------|----------------------------------------| | Tamil New Year | April 14 | April 13/14 same usually | | Akshaya Tritiya | May 18 | May 18 or 19 | | Vaikasi Visakam | May 28 | May 28/29 | | Aani Uthiram | June 30 | June 30 | | Aadi Amavasya | August 14 | August 14/15 | | Vinayaka Chaturthi | August 21 | August 21 | | Navaratri starts | October 13 | October 13 or 14 | | Vijayadashami | October 22 | October 22 | | Deepavali | November 10 | November 10 or 11 | | Karthigai Deepam | November 24 | November 24 | | Thiruvathirai | December 25 | December 25 | | Pongal | January 15 (1997) | January 14/15 |
: A significant event in 1996 was Saturn's movement from Kumbha (Aquarius) into Meena (Pisces) .
Vital for calculating auspicious timings ( Muhurta ) and avoiding inauspicious times like Rahu Kaalam or Yama Gandam . 4. Major Festivals in 1996 Gregorian Date (approx.) Tamil Month Thai Pongal January 15, 1996 Tamil New Year (Dhatru Varusham) April 14, 1996 Chithirai 1 Deepavali November 10, 1996 Historical Significance vakya panchangam 1996 tamil
The first quarter of 1996 fell under Yuva. This year is the 9th in the 60-year cycle. : A significant event in 1996 was Saturn's
In the 60-year cycle of the Tamil calendar, 1996 was known as Srimukha Varusham . Major Festivals in 1996 Gregorian Date (approx
| Festival | Vakya Date (1996) | Drik Panchangam Date (for comparison) | |----------|------------------|----------------------------------------| | Tamil New Year | April 14 | April 13/14 same usually | | Akshaya Tritiya | May 18 | May 18 or 19 | | Vaikasi Visakam | May 28 | May 28/29 | | Aani Uthiram | June 30 | June 30 | | Aadi Amavasya | August 14 | August 14/15 | | Vinayaka Chaturthi | August 21 | August 21 | | Navaratri starts | October 13 | October 13 or 14 | | Vijayadashami | October 22 | October 22 | | Deepavali | November 10 | November 10 or 11 | | Karthigai Deepam | November 24 | November 24 | | Thiruvathirai | December 25 | December 25 | | Pongal | January 15 (1997) | January 14/15 |