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| ⚫ | The '''Malayalam calendar''' is a ] used in the ] ]n of ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | The '''Malayalam calendar''' is a ]. | ||
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| The months are named after the constellations in which the Sun is seen during the period. Thus Chingom (from Simham or Lion) is named after the constellation Leo. | The months are named after the constellations in which the Sun is seen during the period. Thus Chingom (from Simham or Lion) is named after the constellation Leo. | ||
| The ] era called '''KollaVarsham''' (or ''Kollam era'') was established in 825 |
The ] era called '''KollaVarsham''' (or ''] era'') was established in ]. | ||
| Some historians attribute the founding of this era to ] ], King of ]. | Some historians attribute the founding of this era to ] ], King of ]. | ||
| Interestingly parts of central Kerala consider ] as the start of the year cycle. The ] festival signifies the start of the new year comes generally in middle of April. | Interestingly parts of central Kerala consider ] as the start of the year cycle. The ] festival signifies the start of the new year comes generally in middle of April. | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 4 April 2005
The Malayalam calendar is a solar calendar used in the South Indian of Kerala.
It has twelve months:
The months are named after the constellations in which the Sun is seen during the period. Thus Chingom (from Simham or Lion) is named after the constellation Leo.
The Malayalam era called KollaVarsham (or Kollam era) was established in 825 CE. Some historians attribute the founding of this era to King Udaya Marthanda Varma, King of Venad.
Interestingly parts of central Kerala consider Medam as the start of the year cycle. The Vishu festival signifies the start of the new year comes generally in middle of April.
See also
External link
- A Sample Malayalam Calendar
- Commonly used Malayalam Calendar with both normal (Julian) calendar, the Malayalam calendar and other details sun rise and set times, holidays etc.
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