Sikhism is originated in Punjab, which is now in India. Now more than 20 million people follow Sikhism worldwide, mostly staying in India. Sikhism is recognized as one of the youngest religions in the world. People uses Nanakshahi Calendar 2024, download from below.
Details Of Nanakashi Calendar 2024
Sikhs have two calendars: Nanakshahi & Khalsa. These calendars similar to Bikrami calendar. Nanakshahi year begins with a full moon. New Nanakshahi calendar was created by Pal Singh Purewal to replace Bikrami calendar. It starts from birth of first Sikh Guru, Nanak Dev, in 1469. Nanakshahi year starts on 1 Chet. New Year’s Day on 14 March in Western calendar. Each month’s start set.
This calendar’s accuracy linked to Gregorian calendar & uses tropical year, unlike Bikrami calendar. Nanakshahi Calendar named after founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Nanakshahi calendar a special calendar used in Sikhism. It follows twelve months of year & reflects changes in nature.
Year begins in March with month called Chet. Calendar starts from birth of Guru Nanak Dev in year 1469. Further to know more information regarding Nanakshahi Calendar, follow our article below.
Basic Information Of Nanakshahi Calendar
| Calendar Name | Nanakshahi Calendar 2024 |
| Wrote by | Pal Singh Purewal |
| Type of Calendar | “Barah Maha” (Twelve Months) |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Number of Pages | 12 pages |
| Year | 2024 |
Features Of Nanakshahi Calendar 2024
- Uses accurate Tropical year (365 Days, 5 Hours, 48 Minutes, 45 Seconds) rather than Sidereal year.
- Called Nanakshahi after Guru Nanak (Founder of Sikhism)
- Year 1 Year of Guru Nanak’s Birth (1469 CE). As an example, August 13, 2023 CE Nanakshahi 555.
- Based on Gurbani – Month Names taken from Guru Granth Sahib.
- Contains 5 Months of 31 days followed by 7 Months of 30 days.
- Leap year every 4 Years in which last month (Phagun) has an extra day.
- Approved by Akal Takht in 2003
Nanakshahi Calendar Months Name Details 2024
| Name | Punjabi | Days | Gregorian Months | Season |
| Chet | ਚੇਤ | 31 | 14 March – 13 April | Basant (Spring) |
| Vaisakh | ਵੈਸਾਖ | 31 | 14 April – 14 May | Basant (Spring) |
| Jeth | ਜੇਠ | 31 | 15 May – 14 June | Garikham (Summer) |
| Harh | ਹਾੜ | 31 | 15 June – 15 July | Garisham (Summer) |
| Sawan | ਸਾਵਣ | 31 | 16 July – 15 August | Rut Baras (Rainy season) |
| Bhadon | ਭਾਦੋਂ | 30 | 16 August – 14 September | Rut Baras (Rainy season) |
| Assu | ਅੱਸੂ | 30 | 15 September – 14 October | Sard (Autumn) |
| Kattak | ਕੱਤਕ | 30 | 15 October – 13 November | Sard (Autumn) |
| Maghar | ਮੱਘਰ | 30 | 14 November – 13 December | Sisiar (Winter) |
| Poh | ਪੋਹ | 30 | 14 December – 12 January | Sisiar (Winter) |
| Magh | ਮਾਘ | 30 | 13 January – 11 February | Himkar (late Winter/early Spring) |
| Phaggan | ਫੱਗਣ | 30/31 | 12 February – 13 March | Himkar (late Winter/early Spring |
Nanakshahi Calendar Major Festival Details 2024
| Jan 13 | Guru Gobind Singh Birthday |
| Jan 17 | Maghi-Lohri |
| Mar 25 | Holi |
| Mar 27 | Hola-Mohalla |
| Apr 13 | Vaisakhi |
| Apr 18 | Guru Angad Dev JJBirthday |
| Jun 16 | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev |
| Oct 20 | Birth of Guru Granth |
| Nov 01 | Diwali |
| Nov 15 | Guru Nanak Birthday |
| Nov 24 | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur |
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanakshahi Calendar 2024
Nanakshahi Calendar was adopted in 2003 and made life much easier for Sikhs as their holy days no longer move about the calendar from year to year.
The situation of ‘two gurpurbs’ has been caused by the Sant Samaj led by Kashmira Singh & Mangal Singh who insist on celebrating Gurpurbs according to the lunar Hindu Bikrami Calendar.
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