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Shalivahana Jayanti 2026: Date, Saka Era Legacy, and Chaitra Vijaya Dashami Significance
Shalivahana Jayanti 2026 falls on 28 March, observed on Chaitra Shukla Dashami (Chaitra Vijaya Dashami). The day honors King Shalivahana—identified in later tradition with Gautamiputra Satakarni—and foregrounds the Saka Samvat (78 CE), the backbone of the Indian national calendar. This era also informs Balinese, historical Javanese, and Khmer calendrical practices, underscoring a shared dharmic grammar…
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Shalivahana Jayanti 2026: Date, Chaitra Dashami Rituals, and the Enduring Legacy of the Shaka Era
Shalivahana Jayanti 2026 falls on Saturday, March 28, aligning with Chaitra Shukla Dashami (Chaitra Vijaya Dashami) and honoring King Shalivahana, widely associated with Gautamiputra Satakarni of the Satavahana dynasty. The observance highlights the Shaka (Saka) era beginning in 78 CE, which anchors the Indian national calendar and influences Southeast Asian timekeeping. In practice, the Jayanti…