The Telugu New Year began on a Monday. The Panchangam Shravanam (the formal reading of the almanac) took place in temples and homes, predicting the year’s rainfall, political climate, and economic trends. The Prapadye mantra for the year was chanted to invoke blessings.

In the lexicon of the Panchangam, "Nandana" translates loosely to "one who gives joy" or "delightful." According to traditional astrological texts, a Nandana year is often characterized by agricultural prosperity, an abundance of water, and a general sense of well-being in society. The presiding deity of this Samvatsaram is , and the Rashi (Moon sign) associated with the year is usually Mesha (Aries) in the calculation of the king of the year.

It was often printed on rough, newsprint paper, smelling of ink and age. The cover usually featured a vibrant, kitsch-color illustration of a deity—Ganesha or the Navagrahas. Inside, the pages were dense with Sanskrit slokas transliterated into Telugu script. It was not just a calendar; it was a repository of Dharmic knowledge. It contained the , the Vishnu Sahasranamam , and agricultural advice for farmers on when to plant seeds based on the Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha (waning and waxing moon).

Looking back at the annals of the 1993 almanac, one sees a fascinating interplay of planetary positions. The year was marked by significant Jupiter (Guru) transits, a cornerstone of Panchangam predictions. In 1993, Jupiter’s movement through signs like Libra (Tula) and Scorpio (Vrishchika) would have dictated the major "Guru Gochar" predictions, influencing everything from marriage alliances to financial investments.