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Marathi Months were not named like this. Do you memorize English month names but Marathi month names come to mind quickly? Each Marathi month name has a sky, a constellation and thousands of years of tradition behind it. Today let's understand from the video how exactly the story of twelve months is connected with Nakshatra, Rituchakra and tradition. (Photo Courtesy – AI)

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Chaitra month:

Chaitra is the first month of Marathi month. This month is called Chaitra month because Navachaitanya, new month, spring moon and most importantly full moon moon is near Chitra Nakshatra. Gudi Padwa falls in this month and the Hindu New Year begins from this day. Apart from this, Chaitra Navratri also starts from this day. Festivals like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti fall in this month only

Month of Baisakh:

This month is called Vaishakh because the full moon moon is near Visakha Nakshatra. This is considered the period of maturity in nature. Also, preparation for summer season and crops starts in this month. Agriculture and change of nature also starts in this month.

Senior Month:

Full moon moon is near Jyeshtha Nakshatra, so it is called Jyeshtha month. This is the hottest season and waiting for rain is this month. Vatpurnima also occurs in this month.

Ashad:

In the month of Ashadha, the full moon moon is in the vicinity of Purvashadha and Uttarashadha constellations, hence it is called Ashadha. At this time the rains begin and the crops are sown and this month is a month of fasting and devotion.

Shravana:

The month of Shravan is named as the full moon moon is close to Shravan Nakshatra. Greenery is in bloom at this time. Coconut Purnima is celebrated during this period because the sea becomes calm during this period. It is considered as a month of faith according to Hindu culture. All festivals like Nagpanchami, Rakshabandhan, Shravani Monday, Saturday fall during this period

Bhadrapada:

The month of Ganapati Bappa. During the full moon, the moon is in the vicinity of Purvabhadrapada or Uttarabhadrapada nakshatras, hence it is called Bhadrapada. As important as Ganeshotsav is in this month, so is Pitrupaksha in Krishna party

Ashwin:

As the moon is in Ashwini and Bharani Nakshatra during the full moon, it is called Ashwin month. The beginning of Navratri is celebrated on Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Kojagiri Poornima is also important when worshiping Lakshmi in the moonlight. Autumn also begins at this time

Karthik:

During the full moon, the moon is in Visakha or Anuradha Nakshatra and during this period Kartik bath and lamp-dana are important and that is why it is called Kartik month. After Kartik Shuddha Ekadashi, Tulsi marriage is important. This is a special month for charity

Roadhead:

Purnima Nakshatra is near Ardra or Mrigashira Nakshatra so it is called Margashirsha. This period is considered auspicious for chanting

Paush:

As the full moon is near Pushya Nakshatra, it is called Pausha month. This is a great month for havan, charity, tapas and sadhana.

ask:

This Marathi month is called Magha as the moon is close to Magha Nakshatra. Donation of food, donation of clothes, donation of sesame oil have great merit in the scriptures and this month is known for this.

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Falgun:

The last month of Marathi month is Falgun. As the full moon moon is in the vicinity of Purvaphalguni or Uttarphalguni nakshatras, it is called Phalguna month. This month of Holi and Rangotsav marks the end of the Marathi months.