Marathi Calendar 1987 Instant
The 10-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha began on August 28, 1987 , bringing immense joy across Maharashtra.
A day of fasting and devotion to Lord Shiva.
Do you have a or festival from 1987 you'd like to find the exact day for?
: Categorised under Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) or Krishna Paksha (waning moon). marathi calendar 1987
A deeply spiritual month marked by fasting and walking pilgrimages.
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
A month dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahalaxmi and Lord Dattatreya. The 10-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha began
: The waxing phase of the moon (bright fortnight), ending in Purnima (full moon).
Occurred on August 9, 1987 . Gokulashtami (Janmashtami): Celebrated on August 16, 1987 .
Amavasya (new moon) and Purnima (full moon) were critical for fasting and rituals. For example, was Jyeshtha Purnima , a day for holy baths and charity. : Categorised under Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) or
Many people search for the to verify birth dates (according to the Nakshatra or Tithi ), find the exact day of a past family event, or simply to indulge in nostalgia. It was an era before digital apps, where the printed "Kalnirnay" or "Mahalaxmi" calendars were the most trusted sources of information in every Maharashtrian household.
The coconut festival celebrated by the coastal Konkan region. This full moon day marked the end of the fishing season and the beginning of high tide.
In 1987, Gudi Padwa marked the commencement of Shaka Samvat 1909. It fell on . This day witnessed households across Maharashtra raising the symbolic "Gudi" outside their windows to invite prosperity and celebrate the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu). 2. Maha Shivratri
Celebrated on March 30, 1987 , marking the official start of Shaka Samvat 1909.