In 1998, the Kalnirnay was the undisputed central hub for family planning. Unlike modern digital calendars, it was (and remains) a multi-functional tool. It provided:
| Section | Purpose | |---------|---------| | | Daily astrological data | | Griha Prabesh | Auspicious dates for moving into a new home | | Muhurta | Wedding, thread ceremony, vehicle purchase dates | | Choghadiya | Hourly auspicious periods | | Eclipses (Grahan) | Solar/lunar eclipse timings for 1998 | | Fast & Festivals | Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, etc. | 1998 calendar marathi kalnirnay