By 1988, the Lala Ramswaroop calendar had already become a household staple. Families would hang it in the kitchen or prayer room, consulting it daily for muhurta (auspicious timings), farming schedules, and religious observances.

Vikram Samvat 2044 (ending March) and 2045 (starting April). Major Festivals in 1988: Holi: March 4 Diwali: November 9 Dussehra: October 20 Raksha Bandhan: August 27

The 1988 edition maps out key cultural and religious alignments of that specific cycle. The table below outlines major festivals from 1988 as recorded in traditional panchang records:

The for 1988 is a traditional Hindu almanac that tracks the Hindu Samvat year 2044–2045 . It remains a popular reference for those looking to verify historical dates, birth charts (Kundali), and religious festivals from that year. Key Calendar Details for 1988

While the physical prints are rare, you can often find digital copies through:

To understand the value of the 1988 edition, one must first appreciate the brand. Lala Ramswaroop (born in the late 19th century) established a publishing house in Kalyan, Rajasthan, that became synonymous with accuracy in astrological calculations. Unlike generic wall calendars that only display dates and holidays, the Lala Ramswaroop calendar is a condensed Panchang .