Observed on February 26, 1987 (Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi). Holi: The festival of colors took place on March 15, 1987 .
Celebrated on March 30, 1987 , marking the beginning of the Chaitra month and Shaka Samvat 1909.
The Kalnirnay almanac, founded by Jayantrao Salgaonkar in 1973, was the most widely used Marathi calendar in 1987. It popularized the format of combining a simplified monthly calendar with detailed panchang information on the reverse, including sunrise/sunset times and daily horoscopes.
The Marathi calendar (Panchang) for the year 1987 follows the traditional Shalivahana Shaka era, specifically covering the transition from . As a lunisolar system, it remains a vital cultural tool for Maharashtrians to determine the dates of festivals, auspicious timings (Muhurtas), and tithis. Key Festivals and Dates in 1987
A highly auspicious day for new beginnings, falling on April 30, 1987 (Vaisakha Shukla Tritiya).
