The was a significant edition of the world's largest-selling publication, known for its integration of the traditional Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) with the Gregorian calendar . Published by Sumangal Press, it served as an essential cultural and organizational tool for millions of households in India and abroad. Key Features of the 2002 Edition
: The year featured a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on June 24 and an Annular Solar Eclipse on June 10, both detailed in the calendar's astronomical section. Legacy and Utility
Lists daily sunrise/sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, and specific "Muhurats" for starting new ventures. Kalnirnay Calendar 2002
The Kalnirnay Calendar 2002 is a widely used Hindu calendar that provides essential information on auspicious dates, festivals, and planetary positions for the year 2002. Published annually, the Kalnirnay Calendar has been a trusted companion for Hindus, guiding them in planning their daily lives, ceremonies, and celebrations.
Celebrated in August 2002, aligning with the Shravan Purnima. The was a significant edition of the world's
For Indian households, the 2002 Kalnirnay served as the primary window into timekeeping. Long before smartphones and Google Calendar, this printed wall calendar was the central hub for planning weddings, observing fasts, and tracking national holidays. Anatomy of the Kalnirnay 2002 Calendar
Penumbral lunar eclipses took place on May 26, June 24, and November 20, 2002. Celebrated in August 2002, aligning with the Shravan Purnima
Kalnirnay Calendar 2002 is a compact, user-friendly annual almanac offering festival dates, tithi and nakshatra timings, sunrise/sunset, public holidays, and brief cultural notes to help families plan rituals, travel, and celebrations throughout the year.
His vision was to create a calmanac —a portmanteau of 'calendar' and 'almanac'—that democratized astrological information. With an initial investment of just Rs 2,600, he printed the first hand-printed Marathi edition. Though the idea of selling calendars was initially ridiculed, the first issue found its audience, selling 10,000 to 25,000 copies. It was an instant success because it bridged the gap between ancient tradition and modern life, presenting complex astrological data like Panchang (the traditional Hindu calendar) and auspicious (timings for rituals) in a simple, accessible, and user-friendly format alongside the standard Gregorian calendar.
: It meticulously listed major and minor festivals across various Indian religions, as well as auspicious timings for rituals. Lifestyle Articles
: Designated space for daily notes, utility bill reminders, and monthly astrological forecasts (Bhavishya). Major Festivals and Dates in 2002