1998 Hindu Calendar [work] Jun 2026

A key feature of 1998 was the transition of the Samvatsara (the name of the year). Until mid-April 1998, the year was governed by (meaning "conflict" or "opposition"). Following the New Year in April, the cycle moved into Vikari (meaning "changeable" or "variable"). In Vedic astrology, the name of the year is believed to influence the collective mood of society and the nature of rainfall and harvests.

Note: Dates are approximate due to regional variations (Amanta vs. Purnimanta systems). 1998 hindu calendar

The 24 Ekadashi fasts (two per month) were strictly observed by devotees of Vishnu. A key feature of 1998 was the transition

While 1998 itself was not the primary year for Adhik Maas in most North Indian calculations (the extra month usually occurs when the sun does not transit into a new Rashi during a lunar month), the placement of the moon dictated that festivals fell on specific, auspicious days. The year was characterized by a balanced distribution of festivals, avoiding the extreme clustering seen in some other years. In Vedic astrology, the name of the year