Project 2 — Most of the dates

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Most of the dates in the Indian National Calendar always map to the same dates in the Gregorian calendar. Can you find out which ones may differ for certain years?

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Key Points
Leap years shift the start of Chaitra.

Key Points / Good Practices

  • Most Indian National Calendar dates match fixed Gregorian dates.
  • The year normally starts on 22 March.
  • In a leap year, a day is added to Chaitra, the first month.
  • Then the new year begins on 21 March instead.
  • So dates around Chaitra can differ in leap years.
  • Check a few leap years to confirm the shift.
The mapping shifts mainly in leap years, when Chaitra gains a day and the year starts on 21 March.
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