The Telugu and Kannada New Year, also celebrated in Tamil Nadu, typically falls in March or April.

The year 1999 saw the transition from the 12th year of the 60-year cycle to the 13th:

In 1999, as in other years, there is often a slight discrepancy between the Vakya Panchangam Thirukanitha (Drik)

The most sought-after wedding dates in 1999 according to Vakya: