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Sri Vasavi Jayanthi 2016

Sri Vasavi Jayanthi 2016 was on Monday 16 May 2016 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Sunday 15 May 2016.

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) Monday, 16 May 2016 Vaikasi 3
Other method:
ThirukanithaModern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.
gives Sunday, 15 May 2016. Why?

Sri Vasavi Jayanthi 2016 in India is on Monday, 16 May 2016. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.

Why this date?
Vakya
Mon 16 May · Vaikasi 3
Dasami (until 5:59 pm)
Star
Pooram (until 7:36 am)
Thirukanitha
Sun 15 May · Vaikasi 2
Thithi
Navami (until 12:41 pm)
Star
Pooram (until 4:24 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 Sri Vasavi Jayanthi 2016?

Monday, 16 May 2016 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).

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