Indian national calendar
INDIAN NATIONAL CALANDER FORMAT
Indian National Calendar; Shaka Samvat (modern); Saka calendar; National calendar of India; Shaka Calendar; Reformed Saka calendar; Indian date system; Shaka varsha; Indian National calendar; Hindi calendar
The Indian national calendar, sometimes called the Saka calendar, is a solar calendar that is used alongside the Gregorian calendar by The Gazette of India, in news broadcasts by All India Radio, and in calendars and official communications issued by the Government of India. Shaka Samvat is generally 78 years behind of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to March, when it is behind by 77 years.