The following dates are based on solar and lunar positions as recorded in the 1999 Tamil calendar: Date in 1999 Tamil Month/Detail January 14 1st day of Thai Masi Magam Masi month Tamil New Year 1st day of Chithirai Chitra Pournami Full moon in Chithirai Agni Nakshatram May 4 – May 28 Peak summer period Vaikasi Visakam Vaikasi month Guru Purnima Auspicious day for Gurus Aadi Perukku 18th day of Aadi Aadi Amavasai No moon day in Aadi Avani Avittam August 25/26 Rig/Yajur Veda rituals Understanding Vakya Panchangam
The Vakya Panchangam predicted two notable eclipses, though with slightly different timings than NASA’s modern calculations: tamil vakya panchangam 1999
A core utility of the is determining Subha Muhurtham (auspicious timings) and Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period). The following dates are based on solar and