Vikram Samvat vs Saka Samvat: Two Great Eras of the Indian Calendar

India uses two historic calendar eras alongside the Gregorian system for civil and religious observances.

Explore dates across both eras using the [Indian Calendar Tool](https://panchang.naamsetu.in/calendars).

## Vikram Samvat (Started 57 BCE) Established by Emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain, this era begins 57 years before the Common Era. It is widely followed in Northern and Western India.

## Saka Samvat (Started 78 CE) Initiated in 78 CE, the Saka Era is the official basis of the **Indian National Calendar** adopted by the Government of India in 1957.

## Era Conversion Formulas - **Vikram Samvat Year** ≈ Gregorian Year + 57 - **Saka Samvat Year** ≈ Gregorian Year - 78