The year began as Srimukha and transitioned into Bhava during the Chithirai month (April 1994). Shaka Samvat: 1916.
The for 1994 is a traditional Tamil almanac that covers the transition between the Tamil years Bhava and Yuva . It is formally titled the Asal No. 28, Suddha Vakya Panchangam , but is colloquially known as "Pambu" (snake) because of the prominent serpent image on its cover, which symbolizes the moon's wavy, snake-like path through the sky. Key Yearly Details for 1994 pambu panchangam 1994
In the traditional Tamil calendar, the 1994–1995 period corresponds to the Bava Varusham ). This is part of the 60-year cycle used in the Pambu Panchangam The year began as Srimukha and transitioned into
Here is an interesting summary and context for the 1994 edition: Suddha Vakya Panchangam