Learning month names in Hindi & English is important for school, culture, festivals, agriculture, astrology. It benefits not only in education but also in understanding Hindi culture , heritage, and day-to-day use.

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According to Britannica, the Hindu lunisolar months align approximately with Gregorian months as follows. For example, Pausha (पौष) spans late December–January, and Magha (माघ) spans January–February. The tables below summarize these correspondences, festivals, seasons, and astrological traits.

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Gregorian vs. Hindu Months

Each English month spans two Hindu months (lunar) and two zodiac signs (as the Sun moves from one sign to the next within the month).Uncover how Hindi months have got their names ?.
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Hindu Months (Rāśi) and Zodiac

The twelve Hindu months (lunar) each begin roughly as shown. For example, Chaitra (चैत्र) starts around March 22 (late March) and spans March–April; its associated zodiac is Aries. The table below lists Hindi months 2025 with approximate start date, the corresponding Gregorian range, and the zodiac sign under which it begins.

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Festivals by Hindu Month

Major Hindu festivals occur in specific lunar months. For example, Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) and Ugadi (Telugu/Kannada New Year) fall on Chaitra 1 (early Chaitra). Rama Navami (Lord Rama’s birth) occurs on Chaitra Shukla Navami. Buddha Purnima is observed on Vaishakha Purnima. Rath Yatra (Jagannath Chariot Festival) and Guru Purnima both occur in Ashadha.

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Seasons (Ritu) in the Hindu Calendar

The traditional Hindu year is divided into six seasons, each spanning two lunar months:

Vasanta (Spring): Chaitra–Vaishakha (mid-March to mid-May)

Grishma (Summer): Jyeshtha–Ashadha (mid-May to mid-July)

Varsha (Monsoon): Shravana–Bhadrapada (mid-July to mid-September)

Sharad (Autumn): Ashwin–Kartik (mid-September to mid-November)

Hemanta (Early Winter): Margashirsha–Pausha (mid-November to mid-January)r)

Shishir (Winter): Magha–Phalguna (mid-January to mid-March)

These seasons (ṛtus) form the backdrop for agricultural and festival cycles in the Hindu year.

Astrological Traits by Hindu Month

Each Hindu month corresponds to a zodiac sign; the qualities of that sign are traditionally ascribed to the month. For example, Chaitra (Aries) is action-oriented and symbolizes new beginnings. The table below summarizes each month’s zodiac and typical traits:

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Astrological Traits by Hindu Month

Month	Zodiac	Key Traits	Astrological Notes
Chaitra	Aries	Energetic, pioneering, dynamic	First month of cycle – good for new starts
Vaishakha	Taurus	Steady, practical, growth-oriented	Stability and building, material growth
Jyeshtha	Gemini	Communicative, adaptable, curious	Emphasis on learning, travel, social activity
Ashadha	Cancer	Nurturing, emotional, intuitive	Focus on home, family, introspection
Shravana	Leo	Confident, creative, leadership	Celebratory, strength – Ganesh festival
Bhadrapada	Virgo	Disciplined, analytical, service	Harvest focus, detail, purity – Ganesh Chaturthi
Ashwin	Libra	Balanced, diplomatic, harmonious	Beauty, arts – Durga Puja, emphasis on fairness
Kartik	Scorpio	Intense, transformative, regenerative	Deep transformation – Diwali (inner light)
Margashirsha	Sagittarius	Philosophical, adventurous, optimistic	Expansion, learning – focus on knowledge (Gita Jayanti)
Pausha	Capricorn	Ambitious, organized, responsible	Discipline, planning – Makar Sankranti (renewal of sun)
Magha	Aquarius	Inventive, humanitarian, independent	Community focus – beginning of spring festivals (Saraswati Puja)
Phalguna	Pisces	Compassionate, imaginative, spiritual	Intuition, completion – Holi (unity)

Gregorian Month Abbreviations

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