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Gregorian civil calendar and 6 Indian cultural traditions — all in one place
From the Gregorian calendar used in global business to the Tamil solar calendar and five Indian lunar traditions, explore key dates, festivals, and regional significance. All synchronized to IST for diaspora communities worldwide.
தமிழ்
Tamil Script
The Tamil solar calendar (Saura Mana) follows the solar year divided into 12 months. Celebrated by Tamilians globally, it marks the Tamil New Year (Chithirai 14) with traditions like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Key festivals include Vaigasi Visakam, Aadi Perukku, and Deepavali.
తెలుగు
Telugu Script
The Telugu lunar calendar (Chandramana) divides the year into 12 months. Celebrated primarily in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it marks Telugu New Year (Ugadi) and includes festivals like Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali, and Kumbha Mela. Popular among tech workers in Silicon Valley.
हिन्दी
Devanagari Script
The Hindi calendar follows the Vikram Samvat, a lunar system counted from 56 BCE. Dominant in North India, it marks festivals like Gudi Padwa, Diwali, and Holi. Widely used by merchants for business timing and auspicious events. Strong diaspora presence in USA, UK, and Middle East.
ಕನ್ನಡ
Kannada Script
The Kannada lunar calendar divides the year into 12 months, with Ugadi marking the new year. Celebrated in Karnataka, it emphasizes festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Dasharath Jayanti. Popular among Bangalore tech workers and wellness diaspora.
ગુજરાતી
Gujarati Script
The Gujarati lunar calendar marks Gudi Padwa as the New Year and emphasizes festivals like Garba and Diwali. Celebrated by Gujarati merchants and communities worldwide, it includes Akshaya Tritiya for business auspiciousness and prosperity rituals.
राजस्थानी
Rajasthani/Devanagari
The Rajasthani lunar calendar has unique traditions including Gudi Padwa with bhang offering, women's Teej festival, and Patang Bazi (kite flying) on Makar Sankranti. Celebrated in Rajasthan with merchant and cultural heritage focus.
January–December
Latin Script
The world's standard civil calendar, adopted by India in 1752. All government, legal, and commercial dates in India use the Gregorian calendar. Each month maps to zodiac signs and overlaps with Indian festivals — Holi in March, Diwali in Oct/Nov, and Makar Sankranti always on January 14.
The Tamil calendar is solar, tracking the sun's position through zodiac constellations. The other five traditions use lunar calendars, based on moon phases, with intercalary months to align with seasons.
Each calendar preserves unique regional festivals and traditions: Tamil Pongal, Telugu Ugadi, Hindi Diwali market opens, Kannada Ganesh Chaturthi, Gujarati Garba, and Rajasthani Teej. Separate calendars ensure cultural authenticity.
All calendars are IST-synchronized, helping diaspora communities coordinate family rituals, video-conference ceremonies, and business launches across time zones (USA, UK, Middle East, Australia).
Each calendar identifies auspicious days for events. Merchants use these calendars for business launches, IPO timing, and important decisions—especially post-Dussehra or Diwali in Hindu traditions.
Choose a calendar tradition to view all 12 months with festivals, auspicious days, and diaspora guidance.