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Hindi and English Month Names
Hindi and English Month Names
In India, time and month calculation follows two major systems — the English (Gregorian Calendar) and the Hindi/Hindu Panchang.
- The Gregorian Calendar has 12 months and is used worldwide.
- The Hindu Calendar (Panchang) also has 12 months, but they are based on the lunar cycle.
The start and end of a Hindu month are determined by the moon’s movement, so they do not exactly match the English months.
Below is a detailed mapping of the English months with their corresponding Hindi months, along with seasonal, religious, and cultural importance.
Hindi and English Month Names
1. January
Hindi Months: Paush, Magh
- Season: Peak winter (Shishir Ritu).
- Religious Significance: Paush month is considered auspicious for charity, while Magh is known for holy bathing and religious rituals.
- Major Festivals: Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Republic Day.
2. February
Hindi Months: Magh, Phalgun
- Season: End of winter and beginning of spring.
- Religious Significance: Magh Purnima is significant for holy bathing and donations. Phalgun marks the time of joy and festivity.
- Major Festivals: Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivratri.
3. March
Hindi Months: Phalgun, Chaitra
- Season: Peak spring season, pleasant weather.
- Religious Significance: Holi in Phalgun symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Chaitra marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.
- Major Festivals: Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami.
4. April
Hindi Months: Chaitra, Vaishakh
- Season: End of spring and start of summer.
- Religious Significance: Chaitra Navratri is devoted to Goddess Durga. Vaishakh is considered best for religious charity and bathing.
- Major Festivals: Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya.
5. May
Hindi Months: Vaishakh, Jyeshtha
- Season: Peak summer, intense heat.
- Religious Significance: Jyeshtha month is known for water donation and austerity.
- Major Festivals: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi.
6. June
Hindi Months: Jyeshtha, Ashadh
- Season: End of summer, beginning of monsoon.
- Religious Significance: Ashadh marks the start of Chaturmas — a period of devotion to Lord Vishnu.
- Major Festivals: Ashadh Ekadashi, Rath Yatra.
7. July
Hindi Months: Ashadh, Shravan
- Season: Monsoon season, lush greenery.
- Religious Significance: Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva, considered the most sacred for his worship.
- Major Festivals: Sawan Mondays, Nag Panchami.
8. August
Hindi Months: Shravan, Bhadrapad
- Season: Late monsoon.
- Religious Significance: Bhadrapad is important for Krishna Janmashtami and Ganesh worship.
- Major Festivals: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan.
9. September
Hindi Months: Bhadrapad, Ashwin
- Season: End of monsoon, start of autumn (Sharad Ritu).
- Religious Significance: Ashwin month is known for Pitru Paksha (ancestor worship) and Sharadiya Navratri.
- Major Festivals: Pitru Amavasya, Durga Puja, Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
10. October
Hindi Months: Ashwin, Kartik
- Season: Autumn, clear and pleasant weather.
- Religious Significance: Kartik month is ideal for bathing rituals, lighting lamps, and fasting.
- Major Festivals: Karva Chauth, Kartik Purnima.
11. November
Hindi Months: Kartik, Margashirsha
- Season: Start of Hemant Ritu (early winter).
- Religious Significance: Margashirsha month is associated with Lord Krishna’s teachings (Gita Jayanti).
- Major Festivals: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
12. December
Hindi Months: Margashirsha, Paush
- Season: Winter season begins (Shishir Ritu).
- Religious Significance: Paush month is significant for Sun worship and penance.
- Major Festivals: Gita Jayanti, Christmas, Paush Purnima.
Hindi and English Month Names
Conclusion
Knowing the names of Hindi and English months is not only useful for tracking time but also for understanding India’s culture, seasonal cycles, and religious traditions.
The English calendar connects us with the modern, global world, while the Hindu Panchang keeps us rooted in our heritage, faith, and festivals.
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