Book of Indian Eras, with Tables for Calculating Indian Dates c9.8

c9.8

Where the Kâli-Yuga era is used alone, the day of the month may be expressed either according to the solar calendar, or to the luni-solar one. Frequently the year is given in two different eras; one of which may be usually connected with the solar calendar and the other with the lunar. In the North of India the Kâli-Yuga and the Saka years are generally, but not always, connected with the solar reckoning, while in the South of India the Saka era is usually accompanied with the luni-solar reckoning. The Samvat of Vikramâditya is the only era that is exclusively luni-solar.