The Vakya text for 1996 predicted the following eclipses. Note: Vakya eclipses are considered "visible" as per traditional rules, even if astronomically penumbral.
| Element | Value (Vakya) | |---------|---------------| | Tamil date | Chithirai 1, Pramadi | | Sunrise | 6:04 AM (Chennai) | | Tithi | Pradhamai until 10:16 AM, then Dwithiya | | Nakshatra | Bharani until 8:42 PM, then Karthikai | | Karanam | Bava (morning); Balava (afternoon) | | Yogam | Vishkambha | | Rahu Kalam | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | | Varjyam | 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM | vakya panchangam 1996 tamil
Unlike the Drig system, Vakya Panchangam often shifts Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam by a few degrees. For 1996, here were the general muhurthams: The Vakya text for 1996 predicted the following eclipses