Telugu Calendar
తెలుగు
The Telugu lunar calendar divides the year into 12 months based on moon phases, with Chaitra as the first month. Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it marks the Telugu New Year (Ugadi) and includes festivals like Akshaya Tritiya (eternal prosperity for business launches), Janmashtami, and Diwali. The Telugu calendar is popular among tech workers in Silicon Valley and diaspora communities worldwide.
Key Festivals
All 12 Months
Chaitra
చైత్ర
- Telugu New Year (Ugadi)
- Gudi Padwa
Vaisakha
వైశాఖ
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Navaratri (in some regions)
Jyeshtha
జ్యేష్ఠ
- Sitla Saptami
- Nirvana of Buddha (alternative tradition)
Ashadha
ఆషాఢ
- Rath Yatra (Regional)
- Guru Pournima
Shravan
శ్రావణ
- Janmashtami
- Nag Panchami
Bhadrapada
భద్రపద
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Bhagavad Gita Jayanti
Ashwin
ఆశ్వయుజ
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami
- Navaratri / Durga Puja
Kartik
కార్తిక
- Diwali / Deepavali
- Govardhan Puja
Margshirsh
మార్గశీర్ష
- Margshirsh Amavasai (Kartik Snana)
- Gajapati Ratha Yatra (regional)
Paush
పౌష
- Makar Sankranti / Bhogi
- Paush Pournami
Magha
మాఘ
- Magha Pournami
- Basant Panchami
Phalguna
ఫాల్గుణ
- Holi / Holika Dahan
- Phalguna Pournami
About Telugu Calendar
Lunar System
The Telugu lunar calendar tracks moon phases, with intercalary months adding flexibility. Ugadi (Chaitra 1) marks the Telugu New Year, celebrated with special meals and temple rituals.
Business Auspiciousness
Akshaya Tritiya is especially significant for business launches and important financial decisions. Tech workers in Silicon Valley time IPO announcements and startups to auspicious calendar dates.
Tech Diaspora Hub
Telugu communities form a strong tech diaspora in USA, Australia, and Middle East. Calendar coordination via video conferences helps families observe rituals across time zones.
Regional Identity
The Telugu calendar preserves cultural traditions unique to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Learning month names and festivals strengthens diaspora youth connection to heritage.