: Celebrated in mid-April 1985, marking the astronomical vernal equinox when the sun enters the Medam Rashi.

Let’s take a moment to revisit the —a year that holds a special place in the cultural history of Kerala.

Makam, Pooram, Uthram, Attham, Chithira, Chothi, Vishakham, Anizham, Thrikketta

The calendar follows a sidereal solar system where months are determined by the Sun's movement through zodiac signs.

Every single day mapped out in the 1985 archive features essential columns dictated by Vedic astrology:

: The position of the sun relative to specific stars, critical for agricultural planning in Kerala. 1985 Calendar Framework: Months and Transitions

The Malayalam year 1160 concluded in mid-August 1985, followed by the start of on the first day of the month Star (Nakshatram) System:

The calendar provides daily, precise information, typically structured around: Malayalam Date (Month & Day)

Let me clarify a few things:

(1–2 pages) titled: “Structure of the Mathrubhumi Pañcāṅgam (1985): Role of Nakṣatras in Daily Auspicious Timings.”

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In the Malayalam tradition, each day is associated with one of the . For 1985, these stars determined auspicious timings for rituals, births, and temple festivals.

The is a key reference for traditional Kerala timing, blending the Gregorian year with the Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) years 1160 and 1161 . It is widely used to track Nakshatras (stars), Thithis (lunar phases), and significant cultural festivals. Overview of the 1985 Malayalam Year

1985 (Kollavarsham 1160-1161) Format: Classic Mathrubhumi Print Calendar

The Malayalam year 1161 began on , marking the start of the month of Chingam . Gregorian Period (1985) Malayalam Month (Kollavarsham) Zodiac Sign (Rashi) Jan 14 – Feb 12 Makaram Feb 13 – Mar 14 Kumbham Mar 15 – Apr 13 Meenam Apr 14 – May 14 Medam (Vishu) May 15 – Jun 14 Edavam Jun 15 – Jul 16 Mithunam Jul 17 – Aug 16 Karkadakam Aug 17 – Sep 16 Chingam (New Year 1161) Sep 17 – Oct 16 Kanni Oct 17 – Nov 15 Thulam Nov 16 – Dec 15 Vrischikam Dec 16 – Jan 13 (1986) Dhanu Sagittarius Key Stars (Nakshatrams)