Derived from the word calendae, which signifies the first day of the month in the Roman calendar, a calendar is an important system for organising and listing key events within a year, in addition to assigning a different date to each day.
As in all cultures, the Indian version of a calendar plays a significant role in the the Hindu society. The systems used by a calendar could be either solar (synchronised to the movement of the sun), lunar (in sync with the motions of the moon) or lunisolar (combination of solar and lunar calendars). The Gregorian calendar, used internationally, is a purely solar calendar. The Hindu Calendar, on the other hand, uses the lunisolar system to keep us aligned with major festivals and vrats throughout the year.
The Indian Calendar, widely in use in the Indian subcontinent, helps keep track of festivals and major holidays and natural events throughout the year. Namoastro provides you with a list of all major Festivals and Vrats and major holidays falling under the Indian Calendar.
Ekadashi (meaning eleven in Sanskrit) is the 11th day after the full moon and the 11th day after the new moon, according to the Ancient Hindu Sanatan...
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In South India, Pradosh Vrat, also known as Pradosham, is observed to seek Bhagwan Shiva's blessings. In the Sanatan Hindu lunar month, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi...
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On the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi, followers of Bhagwan Ganesha observe a fast from sunrise until moonrise. Sankashti is the Sanskrit word for relief...
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The full moon, or Purnima, has inspired numerous folktales, poems, and astronomical significance around the world. The full moon day, or Purnima...
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The Hindu calendar features two Chaturthi Tithis for each lunar month. Hindu scriptures state that Bhagwan Ganesha is the rightful owner of the Chaturthi...
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A new moon day in the Hindu calendar is called Amavasya. Since numerous rituals are only performed on Amavasya Tithi, it is a significant day in the...
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Satyanarayan Vrat, also known as Kartik Purnima, is a Hindu religious observance that takes place on the full moon day (Purnima Tithi). It is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu...
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In China and many Chinese communities around the world, the Chinese calendar is used for traditional purposes by people of Chinese origin. The Chinese...
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