Starting from the Tamil New Year (Puthandu) on April 14, 1998, the year transitioned into Bahudhanya . Major Festivals in 1998
In the 60-year Jovian cycle, 1998 transitioned from the year to Pramadi . For those looking back at their horoscopes or family records from this era, the Vakya calculations for that year governed: Vakya Panchangam 1998
In 1998, Tamil New Year fell on . According to Vakya calculations, the Sun entered the Mesha Rashi (Aries) precisely on that morning. Vakya is known for slightly differing sunrise times compared to the scientific ephemeris, and in 1998, there was a noted 2-3 minute difference in the exact Punya Kaalam (sacred time) for the New Year compared to the Drigganita system. Starting from the Tamil New Year (Puthandu) on
A report on the 1998 Panchangam would be incomplete without addressing the discrepancy between the Vakya system and the modern Thiruganita system. According to Vakya calculations, the Sun entered the