About Hindu Calendar

The Hindu calendar is an ancient lunisolar calendar used to determine important dates in Hinduism, such as festivals, rituals, and ceremonies.

• The Hindu calendar is divided into 12 months, with each month beginning on the new moon day.
• The calendar is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun, with each month having 30 or 31 days.
• The Hindu calendar is used to determine the dates of important Hindu festivals, such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri.

Key Features of Hindu Calendar

• The calendar has 12 months, with the first month being Chaitra.
• The months are as follows: Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, Ashvina, Kartika, Margashirsha, Pausha, Magha, and Phalguna.
• The calendar has a leap year system, with an extra month added every 3 years to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year.