For a Malayali household in 1990, the "Stars" column in the Mathrubhumi calendar was the most consulted section. Here is why:
Spanned Karkidakam 1165 and Chingam 1166 . Chingam 1, the Malayalam New Year, fell on August 17, 1990.
Determining a person's birth star for astrological readings and birthday (Pirannal) celebrations.