Odia(Oriya) Calendar

Discover the comprehensive Odia(Oriya) Calendar, an essential tool tailored to meet the cultural and traditional needs of all Odia individuals residing in Odisha and abroad. The app stands out by being entirely in the Odia language, ensuring users can seamlessly navigate through the months and festivals of significance to the Odia community.

The main purpose of this tool is to keep users informed about the multitude of festivals celebrated by the Oriya people, alongside prominent Indian festivals up until the year 2035. It provides an intuitive calendar that not only gives the standard display of dates but also daily insights into the Indian Day, Tithi, Rasi, and Nakshatra. By selecting a specific date, users can uncover noteworthy information including the local times for sunrise and sunset, as well as auspicious moments such as Rahukala, Gulikakala, and Yamaganda.

Odia (Oriya) Calendar

The Odia calendar, also known as the Oriya calendar, is a lunisolar calendar that is used by the Odia people of Odisha, India. It is based on the traditional Hindu calendar, but with some modifications to suit the local climate and customs.

The Odia calendar is divided into 12 months, each of which is named after a constellation. The months are:

* Chaitra (March-April)

* Baisakh (April-May)

* Jyestha (May-June)

* Ashadha (June-July)

* Shravana (July-August)

* Bhadra (August-September)

* Aswina (September-October)

* Kartika (October-November)

* Margasira (November-December)

* Pausha (December-January)

* Magha (January-February)

* Phalguna (February-March)

Each month is divided into two fortnights, the bright fortnight (shukla paksha) and the dark fortnight (krishna paksha). The bright fortnight begins on the day of the new moon, and the dark fortnight begins on the day of the full moon.

The Odia calendar is used for religious and cultural purposes. It is used to determine the dates of festivals, holidays, and other important events. It is also used to calculate the auspicious time for weddings, births, and other ceremonies.

History of the Odia Calendar

The Odia calendar is thought to have originated in the 6th century CE. It was developed by the astronomer and mathematician Lalla, who was the court astrologer of the king of Kalinga. The calendar was originally based on the Surya Siddhanta, a Sanskrit astronomical text.

Over the centuries, the Odia calendar has undergone several revisions. The most significant revision was made in the 16th century CE by the astronomer Madhava. Madhava introduced a number of changes to the calendar, including the addition of a leap month every three years.

The Odia Calendar Today

The Odia calendar is still used by the Odia people today. It is the official calendar of the state of Odisha, and it is used for both religious and secular purposes.

The Odia calendar is a complex and fascinating system. It is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the Odia people.