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Regional Hindu Calendar Converter | Convert Regional Panchang

A Regional Hindu Calendar Converter helps calculate regional hindu calendar converter using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a transparent method and source notes. Use it for planning and learning, then verify important ritual or marriage decisions with a qualified practitioner.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

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Quick reference

Calendar2026 CE valueNew year
Vikram Samvat2083Chaitra Pratipada (Mar–Apr); Kartik in Gujarat
Shaka Samvat194822 March (national calendar)
Bengali San (BS)1433Pohela Boishakh — 14/15 April
Tamil (Shaka-aligned)1948Puthandu — 14 April
Kollam (Malayalam) era1201Chingam 1 — mid-August

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Interpretation guide

OutputNote
Vikram SamvatLunisolar; dominant in the north and Nepal
Shaka SamvatSolar civil calendar of the Indian state
Bengali SanSolar; year = CE − 593 after mid-April
Tamil yearSolar; festivals follow the 60-year Prabhava cycle names too
Kollam eraSolar; year = CE − 825 after Chingam (mid-August)

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Let's say you are using the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter. A Regional Hindu Calendar Converter helps calculate regional hindu calendar converter using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based Enter the values that match your situation into the input fields and press calculate — using realistic numbers makes the result directly useful for you.

Result: The calculator instantly applies the formula Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year) and returns the result with appropriate precision.

What this means: Read the result in the context of what you are measuring. The step-by-step breakdown lets you confirm the math and understand which input most affects the outcome.

Formula & methodology

Formula: Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year)

The Regional Hindu Calendar Converter is built on a well-established calculation method. It uses the formula Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year) to turn your inputs into a reliable result. A Regional Hindu Calendar Converter helps calculate regional hindu calendar converter using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a The steps are shown on the page so you can follow the reasoning from input to output.

  1. Pick a Gregorian date.
  2. The converter applies each era’s offset — respecting that every calendar changes year on its own new-year day, not 1 January.
  3. Vikram and Shaka use the Chaitra boundary (March–April); Bengali and Tamil use mid-April; Kollam uses Chingam 1 in mid-August.
  4. All five year numbers are shown together.

Worked example — 10 Jun 2026: Vikram Samvat 2083, Shaka 1948, Bengali San 1433 (Boishakh–Joishtho period), Tamil year 1948-aligned (after Puthandu 14 April), Kollam era 1201 (Edavam month; 1202 begins that August).

Authoritative source: Drik Panchang — Hindu Calendar & Panchang

Frequently asked questions

Why does India have so many calendar eras?
Each region kept the era of its own historical dynasty or reform: Vikramaditya’s era in the north, the Shalivahana Shaka in the Deccan (later nationalised), the Bengali San from Akbar’s revenue reform, and Kerala’s Kollam era from 825 CE. All remain in daily festival use.
How do I convert CE to the Bengali year?
Enter the required values into the input fields and press the calculate button. The tool applies the formula Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year) and returns the result with a short explanation of each step, so you can check the working yourself.
How does the Malayalam (Kollam) year work?
It is a solar calendar starting at Chingam 1 (mid-August). Year = CE − 825 after Chingam, CE − 824 before it — so June 2026 is ME 1201, and ME 1202 begins in August 2026. Months follow the Sun’s zodiac signs (Chingam = Leo, Kanni = Virgo…).
Is the Tamil year the same as the Shaka year?
They run close because both are solar with a mid-April new year, and many Tamil panchangams print the Shaka number. Tradition also names each Tamil year in the 60-year Prabhava–Akshaya cycle — so a Tamil almanac may show a cycle name where this tool shows the era number.
Why do the eras change year on different dates?
Because each fixes its new year astronomically: lunisolar Chaitra Pratipada for Vikram, solar Mesha sankranti (14 April) for Bengali/Tamil, solar Simha sankranti (Chingam, mid-August) for Kollam. Between two of those boundaries the CE offsets differ by one — the converter resolves this automatically.
What does the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter do?
A Regional Hindu Calendar Converter helps calculate regional hindu calendar converter using Vedic astrology, panchang, calendar, muhurat, Vastu or naming inputs. It gives an instant browser-based result with a transparent method and source notes. Use it for. The calculator takes your inputs, applies the standard calculation, and returns a clear result so you can make an informed decision without doing the math by hand.
What formula does the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter use?
The Regional Hindu Calendar Converter applies the standard formula: Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year). The tool walks through each step of the calculation so you can verify the numbers yourself.
Is the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter free and private?
Yes — the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter. There is no sign-up, no paywall, no trial, and no limit on how many calculations you can run. CalcaTools covers its costs with non-intrusive display advertising, so the calculator itself never asks for payment or restricts any feature.
How accurate is the Regional Hindu Calendar Converter?
The Regional Hindu Calendar Converter applies the standard formula: Bengali San ≈ CE − 593; Kollam ≈ CE − 825; Vikram ≈ CE + 57; Shaka = CE − 78 (each at its own new year). It is tested against published worked examples before launch and uses native double-precision arithmetic, so results are accurate to typical precision for the values you enter — with no intermediate rounding that could distort the answer.

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