Hindi Calendar (Vikram Samvat)
हिन्दी
The Hindi calendar follows Vikram Samvat (dating from 56 BCE), a lunar system dominant in North India. It marks festivals like Gudi Padwa, Diwali, and Holi. Essential for business timing: merchants launch ventures post-Dussehra/Diwali, IPOs coordinate with auspicious days. Strong diaspora presence in USA, UK, Middle East uses these dates for timing major decisions and spiritual practices.
Key Festivals
All 12 Months
1
Chaitra
चैत्र
Mar 21–Apr 19 Aries–Taurus
2
Vaisakha
वैशाख
Apr 14–May 15 Taurus
3
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठ
May 15–Jun 14 Gemini
4
Ashadha
आषाढ़
Jun 14–Jul 14 Cancer
5
Shravan
श्रावण
Jul 14–Aug 13 Leo
6
Bhadrapada
भाद्रपद
Aug 13–Sep 12 Virgo
7
Ashwin
अश्विन
Sep 12–Oct 12 Libra
8
Kartik
कार्तिक
Oct 12–Nov 11 Scorpio
9
Margshirsh
मार्गशीर्ष
Nov 11–Dec 10 Sagittarius
10
Paush
पौष
Dec 10–Jan 9 Capricorn
11
Magha
माघ
Jan 9–Feb 8 Aquarius
12
Phalguna
फाल्गुन
Feb 8–Mar 9 Pisces