For Maharashtrian families living in India or across the global diaspora, the calendar is more than just a tool for tracking dates. It is a dharmik granth (religious scripture) that dictates the rhythm of life—from festivals and fasts ( upvas ) to auspicious wedding dates ( muhurta ) and harvesting schedules.
In 2003, the Marathi calendar followed the Shaka Samvat 1924 (Chitrabanu) and Shaka Samvat 1925 marathi calendar 2003