Meaning of SAMVAT / SAMVATSARA - சம்வத் / சம்வத்சர

SAMVAT / SAMVATSARA - சம்வத் / சம்வத்சர

Language - Sanskrit/Tamil

Tamil Word - சம்வத் / சம்வத்சர

Year or Era, particularly the Vikrama Samvat era. Example: Historical land documents in Tamil Nadu might mention dates in the 'Vikrama Samvat' era, requiring conversion to the Common Era (AD) by adding 57 to the given year. These terms refer to a year or era, specifically the Vikrama Samvat era, which is a historical calendar system widely used in India. It is believed to have been started by King Vikramaditya of Ujjain in 57 BCE. To convert a Vikrama Samvat year to the Common Era (AD), you need to add 57 to the given year. Understanding the Vikrama Samvat era and its conversion is crucial for interpreting dates mentioned in historical land documents and accurately placing them in the timeline of Tamil Nadu's history.