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Hindu Calendar Months

The Hindu calendar follows a lunisolar system with 12 months, each beginning with the new moon (Amanta system) or full moon (Purnimant system). Each month has a presiding deity and unique spiritual significance.

Six Hindu Seasons (Ritus)

Vasanta
Spring
Chaitra-Vaishakha
Grishma
Summer
Jyeshtha-Ashadha
Varsha
Monsoon
Shravana-Bhadrapada
Sharad
Autumn
Ashwin-Kartik
Hemanta
Pre-Winter
Margashirsha-Pausha
Shishira
Winter
Magha-Phalguna
12 months across 6 seasons

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hindu Calendar