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Which month corresponds to Jyaishtha?
Which month corresponds to Jyaishtha?
- June-July
- May-June (correct)
- March-April
- April-May
What does the month Ashadha represent?
What does the month Ashadha represent?
- May-June
- August-September
- June-July (correct)
- July-August
Which pair includes the month that occurs last in the calendar year?
Which pair includes the month that occurs last in the calendar year?
- Phalgun - February-March
- Kartika - October-November
- Magh - January-February
- Paus - December-January (correct)
Which months are represented by the name Bhadrapad?
Which months are represented by the name Bhadrapad?
Which month occurs immediately after Shravana?
Which month occurs immediately after Shravana?
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Month's Name in the Indian Calendar
- Chaitra corresponds to March-April and marks the beginning of the new year in some regions.
- Vaishakh spans April to May, often associated with harvest festivals.
- Jyaishtha is observed from May to June, known for the onset of summer and various regional rituals.
- Ashadha extends from June to July; significant for monsoon celebrations in various cultures.
- Shravana occurs in July-August, a month significant for religious observances and festivals.
- Bhadrapad is from August to September, often linked with the worship of deities and the beginning of the agricultural season.
- Ashwin, covering September to October, is noted for major festivals like Durga Puja and Navratri.
- Kartik spans October to November, a month rich in cultural festivities and auspicious ceremonies.
- Margashirsha, also known as Aghan, occurs in November-December, marked by the start of winter.
- Paush covers December to January, traditionally a time for harvest and new beginnings.
- Magh spans January-February, often associated with rituals and seasonal changes in agriculture.
- Phalgun, covering February-March, is known for the festival of Holi, symbolizing the arrival of spring.
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