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Saraswathi Pooja / Ayudha Pooja 2020

Saraswathi Pooja / Ayudha Pooja 2020 was on Sunday 25 October 2020 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Saturday 24 October 2020.

Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate

Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.
In India (Chennai) Sunday, 25 October 2020 Aippasi 9
Other method:
ThirukanithaModern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.
gives Saturday, 24 October 2020. Why?

Saraswathi Pooja / Ayudha Pooja 2020 in India is on Sunday, 25 October 2020. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.

Why this date?
Vakya
Sun 25 Oct · Aippasi 9
Navami (until 12:12 pm)
Star
Thiruvonam (until 7:37 am)
Thirukanitha
Sat 24 Oct · Aippasi 8
Thithi
Ashtami (until 6:59 am)
Star
Thiruvonam (until 2:37 am (next day))

The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.

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When is Saraswathi Pooja / Ayudha Pooja 2020?

Sunday, 25 October 2020 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).

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