Marathi Calendar 1987 !full! May 2026

Marathi Calendar for 1987 corresponds to the Hindu lunar calendar years Shaka Samvat 1908 (Akshaya) Shaka Samvat 1909 (Prabhava) . The traditional Marathi New Year, Gudi Padwa , was celebrated on March 30, 1987 , marking the start of the year Significant 1987 Marathi Festivals

• Naraka Chaturdashi: October 22, 1987
• Lakshmi Puja (Kartika Amavasya): Actually fell on October 22, 1987 (Note: In some regions, it was Oct 21/22 depending on tithi)
• Balipratipada: October 23, 1987 (Start of Kartika)
• Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej): October 24, 1987

, which had become a staple in Marathi homes by the mid-1980s. The Cycle of Marathi Months The year 1987 began in the month of and transitioned through the 12 lunar months: Started on March 30, 1987 , marking the New Year. Vaishakha: April 15, 1987 Commenced on May 14, 1987 Started on July 12, 1987 August 10, 1987 , bringing the major festive season. Bhadrapada: Commenced on September 8, 1987 Ashvina & Kartika: Corresponded to October and November respectively. Major Festivals and Cultural Milestones marathi calendar 1987

Datta Jayanti (December 5, 1987 - Saturday)

Celebrated on Margashirsha Purnima, dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. Marathi Calendar for 1987 corresponds to the Hindu

5. Key Observances for Maharashtrians in 1987

• Gudi Padwa (March 30) – raise a gudi (bright flag) outside home.
• Ashadhi Ekadashi (July 7) – start of Pandharpur Wari (pilgrimage).
• Shravana Somvar (Mondays in July–August) – Shiva fasting.
• Ganesh Chaturthi (August 28) – 10-day festival, ends with Anant Chaturdashi (Sept 7).
• Diwali (Oct 21–24) – includes Vasu Baras, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Pujan, Padwa, Bhai Dooj.
• Kartik Ekadashi (Nov 1) – Prabodhini Ekadashi (end of chaturmas).
• Margashirsha – weddings more common.