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INDIAS HERITAGE
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Gregorian Calendar
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Saka Calendar
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Hindu Calendar
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Vikram Samvat Calendar
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Detailed explanation-1: -The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Originally through historical Indian influence, the Saka calendar is also used in Java and Bali among Indonesian Hindus. Nyepi, the “Day of Silence", is a celebration of the Saka new year in Bali. Nepal’s Nepal Sambat evolved from the Saka calendar.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Saka calendar has 365 days and 12 months, identical to the framework of the Gregorian Calendar. The first month of the Saka Samvat, Chaitra begins on March 22, which coincides with March 21 during the leap year.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chhaitra (March 21 – April 20) Vaishakha (April 21-May 21) Jyeshtha (May 22-June 21) Ashadha (June 22-July 22) Shravana (July 23-August 22) Bhaadra (August 22-September 22) Ashwin (September 23-October 22) Kartika (October 23-November 21) More items •22-Mar-2019