What is Bikram Sambat, and how does it work as Nepal’s official calendar in terms of its origin, structure, difference from the Gregorian calendar, and its cultural importance?
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Origin
Bikram Sambat takes its name from the legendary Indian emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain, who is said to have established the era in 57 BCE following his victory over the Sakas. The calendar is sometimes called the Vikram Era or Hindu calendar ...