Samvatsara
సంవత్సరం
Sanskrit: संवत्सर · Category: Calendar
Quick Definition
A named year in the 60-year Telugu calendar cycle — 2026-27 is Vishvavasu / Parabhava.
Detailed Explanation
The 60-year cycle (Brihaspati Mana) names each year: Prabhava, Vibhava, Shukla, ..., Akshaya. The cycle has agricultural and astrological significance. The Telugu New Year (Ugadi) marks the transition between Samvatsaras.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.