The Hindu calendar, also known as the Panchang or Panchanga, consists of various elements including Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga, Karana, and various festivals and auspicious dates. Here’s a simplified 12-month chart for the Hindu calendar in 2024:
Hindu Calendar 2024:
- Chaitra – चैत्र (March – April):
- Begins: March 22, 2024
- Ends: April 20, 2024
- Festivals: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami
- Vaishakha – वैशाख (April – May):
- Begins: April 21, 2024
- Ends: May 20, 2024
- Festivals: Akshaya Tritiya, Buddha Purnima
- Jyeshtha – ज्येष्ठ (May – June):
- Begins: May 21, 2024
- Ends: June 19, 2024
- Festivals: Vat Savitri Vrat, Vat Purnima
- Ashadha – आषाढ़ (June – July):
- Begins: June 20, 2024
- Ends: July 19, 2024
- Festivals: Guru Purnima
- Shravana – श्रावण (July – August):
- Begins: July 20, 2024
- Ends: August 18, 2024
- Festivals: Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami
- Bhadrapada – भाद्रपद (August – September):
- Begins: August 19, 2024
- Ends: September 17, 2024
- Festivals: Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ashwin – आश्विन (September – October):
- Begins: September 18, 2024
- Ends: October 17, 2024
- Festivals: Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra
- Kartika – कार्तिक (October – November):
- Begins: October 18, 2024
- Ends: November 16, 2024
- Festivals: Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj
- Margashirsha – मार्गशीर्ष (November – December):
- Begins: November 17, 2024
- Ends: December 16, 2024
- Festivals: Kartik Purnima, Vivah Panchami
- Pausha – पौष (December – January):
- Begins: December 17, 2024
- Ends: January 15, 2025
- Festivals: Makar Sankranti, Paush Purnima
- Magha – माघ (January – February):
- Begins: January 16, 2025
- Ends: February 14, 2025
- Festivals: Vasant Panchami
- Phalguna – फाल्गुन (February – March):
- Begins: February 15, 2025
- Ends: March 16, 2025
- Festivals: Holi
Hindu Calendar 2024/25
| Month Name | Gregorian Dates (Approx.) | Festival/Event | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | Mar 10 – Apr 8, 2024 | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami | Mesha (Aries) |
| Vaishakha | Apr 9 – May 7, 2024 | Buddha Purnima, Akshaya Tritiya | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
| Jyeshtha | May 8 – Jun 6, 2024 | Vat Purnima | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ashadha | Jun 7 – Jul 5, 2024 | Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima | Karka (Cancer) |
| Shravana | Jul 6 – Aug 3, 2024 | Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan | Simha (Leo) |
| Bhadrapada | Aug 4 – Sep 2, 2024 | Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Ashwin | Sep 3 – Oct 1, 2024 | Navratri, Dussehra | Tula (Libra) |
| Kartika | Oct 2 – Oct 31, 2024 | Diwali, Bhai Dooj | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Margashirsha | Nov 1 – Nov 29, 2024 | Gita Jayanti | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Pausha | Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2024 | Dattatreya Jayanti | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Magha | Dec 30, 2024 – Jan 27, 2025 | Makar Sankranti, Republic Day (India) | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Phalguna | Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2025 | Maha Shivaratri, Holi | Meena (Pisces) |