Version en français plus bas Krishnadas marks his 60th journey around the sun today, on January 22, 2024. In his own temporal realm, this momentous occasion aligns with the 22nd day of our familiar Gregorian calendar. The rich tapestry of Kerala unfolds, revealing its unique chronology, the “Kollam Era” or “Malayalam Era” കലണ്ടര, a cherished keeper of time for religious observances and local festivals. The Kollam Era embarks on its narrative from the year 825 of the Gregorian epoch, woven intricately with the mythical inception of the city of Kollam. Its cadence echoes the luni-solar rhythm akin to the Hindu calendar, choreographed by the celestial ballet of moon and sun.…