The first quarter of 1996 fell under Yuva. This year is the 9th in the 60-year cycle.

In the Tamil calendar, a Gregorian year typically spans parts of two consecutive Tamil years because the New Year (Puthandu) begins in mid-April.

The moon's position in one of the 27 lunar mansions, used for birth charts and marriage matching.

Mid-April, marking the start of Dhathu Varusham. Aadi Amavasai: a major day for ancestral offerings.