The Tamil Vakya Panchangam for 1999 documents a year of significant transition, encompassing the end of the Tamil year Bahudhanya and the beginning of Pramaathi. Rooted in centuries-old oral and manuscript traditions, the Vakya system remains a cornerstone for Tamil astrology and temple rituals, particularly in regions like Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Understanding the Vakya System
- Date: January 31st, 1999.
- Type: Penumbral (not considered a major grahan for rituals in Vakya system, but Tharpana was advised).
Iypasi (October 15 – November 12, 1999)
- Saraswati Puja (Navaratri day 9): October 17.
- Vijayadashami (Dasara): October 18 – considered the most auspicious for starting education.
- Deepavali (Diwali) : November 7, 1999. This is a classic example of Vakya vs. Drik divergence. While many Indian states celebrated on Nov 6, Tamil Vakya Panchangam marked Deepavali on Nov 7, as the Chaturdashi tithi extended well past sunrise on Nov 7.
4. The Vākya Formulae for 1999
A sample vākya for computing lunar longitude (in degrees) for 1999 is: