Bauddhik Plan for Age Group 9-12 for - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh ...

Hindu Dharma April
9) Maargashirsha November / December Hemanta (Winter)
10) Pushya December / January Hemanta (Winter)
11) Maagha January / February Shishira (Winter)
12) Phaalguna February / March Shishira (Winter)
Varsha (Year)
12 Mas make one varsha (year). Varsha is the time taken by the earth to
go round the Sun once.
Eras
Just as there is the Christian Era in which the years are supposed to be
counted from the birth of Jesus Christ, Hindus have their own Eras. They are
many in numbers. The most important names are :
1) Yugabda: The Yugabda tells us what year is passing after the
commencement of Kaliyuga.
2) Shalivahana Shaka: The Shalivahana Shaka was started in commemoration
of Samrat (King) Shalivahana. It is based on lunar calendar and the new year
starts with Chaitra Mas.
3) Vikram Samvat: The Vikram Era started with Samrat (King) Vikramaditya
of Ujjain, following his victory over the Saka in 56 B.C. It is also based on the
lunar calendar and the new year begins with the 4th day of Deepavali.
Note that there are numerous features of the Hindu Calendar which
are out of this curriculum and not mentioned here. Those who are more
interested can always get more information from other sources such as books
or internet.
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