The late 1980s saw a shift from purely religious iconography to a blend of heritage and modernity. The typically measured 14x22 inches. The top panel featured a painting of a classical Odissi dancer, a nod to the growing international recognition of Odissi as a major Indian classical dance form (Sanjukta Panigrahi was at her peak).
: As 1988 was a Gregorian leap year, specific adjustments were made for solar transitions like Maha Bishuba Sankranti. Features of the 1988 Edition odia kohinoor calendar 1988