Interactive Date & Panchang Converter Tool
What This Date Converter Does
Built specifically for Rajasthan government staff, civil service aspirants, cultural researchers, and citizens, this utility bridges civil Western dates with regional administrative and cultural timekeeping standards. It automates key astronomical calculations:
Vikram Samvat & Tithi
Identifies the precise Hindu lunar month (Chaitra to Phalguna), fortnight (Shukla/Krishna Paksha), and daily Tithi (Pratipada to Purnima/Amavasya).
National Saka Samvat
Computes the statutory National Saka date mandated across official Rajasthan Gazette orders and administrative notifications.
27 Nakshatras & Ayana
Maps the active lunar constellation (Nakshatra) and solar cycle orientation (Uttarayana / Dakshinayana) for any given day.
One-Click Copy & Share
Provides clean, pre-formatted bilingual text for official letters, matrimonial invitations, and personal notes with a single click.
Gregorian to Vikram Samvat: Calculation Rules & Ephemeris
Translating civil Western dates into authentic Vedic time requires understanding the fundamental astronomical rules governing Hindu lunisolar ephemerides in Rajasthan:
Year Conversion Formula
Because Vikram Samvat was founded in 57 BCE by King Vikramaditya, add 57 to the Gregorian year after Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (mid-March), and add 56 for dates between January 1st and mid-March.
2026 CE + 57 = VS 2083
Moon Phases & Tithis
Each lunar month spans 30 Tithis across two Pakshas: Shukla Paksha (waxing phase concluding on Full Moon / Purnima) and Krishna Paksha (waning phase concluding on New Moon / Amavasya).
1 Month = 15 Krishna + 15 Shukla Tithis
Rajasthan Regional Practice
Rajasthan adheres to the Purnimanta month system, where each month commences on the day following Purnima (Krishna Pratipada) and culminates on Purnima. Key state festivals follow this reckoning.
Purnima = Culmination of Month
Conversion Reference Examples
| Occasion / Event | Gregorian Date | Vikram Samvat & Tithi | Nakshatra | National Saka Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day 2026 | 26 Jan 2026 (Mon) | VS 2082 • Magha Shukla Ashtami | Krittika / Rohini | Saka 1947 • Magha 6 |
| Maha Shivratri 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 (Sun) | VS 2082 • Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi | Shravana | Saka 1947 • Magha 26 |
| Rajasthan Day & Hindu New Year | 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | VS 2083 • Chaitra Shukla Pratipada | Revati / Ashwini | Saka 1947 • Phalguna 29 |
| Independence Day 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 (Sat) | VS 2083 • Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Phalguni | Saka 1948 • Shravana 24 |
| Deepawali (Diwali) 2026 | 8 Nov 2026 (Sun) | VS 2083 • Kartika Krishna Amavasya | Swati | Saka 1948 • Kartika 17 |
How to Use the Date Converter
Choose any past, current, or future date via the interactive date picker, or tap quick preset chips like Today, New Year, or Republic Day.
Instantly inspect the calculated Vikram Samvat year, lunar month, Paksha, Tithi, Nakshatra, and solar Ayana orientation.
Switch to the National Saka tab to cross-reference statutory dates required for official Rajasthan Government gazette notifications.
Click "Copy Conversion Text" to copy the formatted string directly to your clipboard for letters, notes, or invitations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the primary difference between Gregorian and Vikram Samvat calendars?
The Gregorian calendar is purely solar with fixed 365/366 days starting January 1st. In contrast, Vikram Samvat is a lunisolar calendar where months follow the Moon’s synodic phases (Tithis), realigned to the solar cycle approximately every 3 years through an intercalary month (Adhik Maas). Vikram Samvat is roughly 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.
How is the Vikram Samvat year mathematically calculated (+57 rule)?
Vikram Samvat was established in 57 BCE by King Vikramaditya. The formula adds 57 to the Gregorian year from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year in mid-March) until December 31 (e.g., 2026 + 57 = VS 2083). For dates from January 1st until the eve of Chaitra New Year, 56 is added (e.g., January 2026 = VS 2082).
What is the Purnimanta month system traditionally followed in Rajasthan?
In North India and Rajasthan specifically, lunar months are measured from the day following the Full Moon (Purnima) and conclude on the next Full Moon. This is the Purnimanta tradition, where the month opens with Krishna Paksha (waning dark moon) and closes with Shukla Paksha (waxing bright moon).
What is the statutory role of the Saka Samvat in Government of Rajasthan orders?
Saka Samvat (established 78 CE) is the designated Indian National Civil Calendar adopted in 1957. All statutory Rajasthan Government gazettes, ministerial orders, and Governor notifications officially print the Saka date alongside the Gregorian date.