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*The data of the dates multiply profusely in the literary records of the Caulukya period (942-1304 A.C.).
Like the epigraphic records, the literary records also date events either in years only or in terms of years, months, fortnights and lunar days, which are sometimes also supplemented by week-days. These dates sometimes also contain references to intercalations, nakșatras, yogas, lagnas, muhūrtas etc.
The collection and critical study of the different particulars of the dates given in the old epigraphic and literary records of Gujarat throw light on the use of the different eras, different systems of the commencement of the year (such as Kārttikādi, Caitrādi and Aşādhādi), those of the completion of the month (Porņisānta and Amānta), those of the intercalation of the month (mean and true), the use of the different Siddhāntas etc.
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