Before diving into April 1995, it is crucial to understand the authority of Kalnirnay. Established in 1973, Kalnirnay revolutionized the Indian almanac industry by presenting complex astronomical data in a simple, color-coded, daily grid format. For a Maharashtrian household, no wedding could be fixed, no Griha Pravesh (housewarming) planned, and no Mundan (first haircut) scheduled without consulting the Kalnirnay.