Why is the Nepali Calendar 57 Years Ahead? (BS vs AD Explained)
The Nepali Calendar (Vikram SamVat) is 56 years and 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian calendar because it started in 57 BC to commemorate the victory of King Vikramaditya. While the Western calendar is purely solar, the Nepali system is lunisolar, aligning with astronomical positions. The Nepali Calendar is based on the actual movements of … Read more
