Dr.A.S.Kalra Astrologer

Shakey Samvat Year

Shaakey Samvat Year





Shakey Samvat Year in Indian Calendar



Shakey Samvat in Indian Calendar

Shakey Samvat Year = English Year - 78

* This year was started by King of Shaalivahan.

"Shaakey Samvat" refer to the Shaka era, also known as the Shalivahana Shaka or Shaka Samvat. The Shaka era is a traditional calendar system used in India, particularly in regions like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

The Shaka era is named after King Shalivahana, who is believed to have started this calendar in the 1st century CE. The Shaka era calendar begins from the year when King Shalivahana ascended the throne, which is believed to be 78 CE. Therefore, if a date is mentioned in the Shaka era, it would be the year of the Shaka era (also called Shaakey Samvat) plus 78 to align with the Common Era (CE) or Gregorian calendar.

For example, if a date is mentioned as "Shaka Samvat 1945," it corresponds to the year 1945 CE in the Gregorian calendar. The year of the Shaka Samvat is often denoted with the abbreviation "S.S." or "Shaakey Samvat" followed by the corresponding year number.

The Shaka era is a lunisolar calendar that takes into account both lunar and solar movements. It consists of 12 lunar months and incorporates intercalary months or extra days as needed to align with the solar year.

It's important to note that different regions and communities in India may follow various regional calendars, and the Shaka era is one of them. Other calendars, such as the Vikram Samvat and the Gregorian calendar, are also widely recognized and used in various contexts throughout India.