“विक्रम संवत् शुभस्य, ज्ञानं धर्मं च वर्धताम्।
समृद्धि सुखानि च भवेयुः, श्रीमान् संवत्सरो भवेत्॥”
Vikram Samvat Shubhasya, Gyanam Dharmam Cha Vardhatam.
Samridhi Sukhani Cha Bhaveyuh, Sriman Samvatsaro Bhavet.
May the Vikram Samvat usher in enlightenment for those who seek it, infusing righteousness into a world teetering on chaos. May prosperity and happiness bloom like wildflowers in the barren desert of monotony.
Ah, the joy of the ‘Samvat’ era! Just a Sanskrit way of saying ‘year’—but with a royal twist. Credit where it’s due: Emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain surely had his reasons for stamping his name on time itself. And let’s not forget King Jaikadeva of Okhamandai, Gujarat—the man who made sure his inscriptions stood the test of time. Ancient rulers and their bragging rights!
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But behind the grandiosity lies an epic tale. Once upon a time, there was a king named Gardabhila, whose poor choices led to his downfall. He wronged a nun named Saraswati—who, unfortunately for him, happened to be the sister of the formidable monk Kalkacharya. Seeking justice, Kalkacharya called upon the mighty Saka ruler. What followed was nothing short of a royal reckoning. The Sakas stormed Ujjain, dethroned Gardabhila, and sent him scurrying into the wilderness, where he met a rather dramatic end—courtesy of a tiger.
Enter his son, Vikramaditya. Not one to let history write itself without his intervention, he waged war against the Sakas and reclaimed Ujjain in 56 BCE. And what better way to immortalize a comeback than by creating a brand-new calendar? Thus, Vikram Samvat was born—a powerful statement that said, “We may have lost once, but this marks a new beginning!”
Of course, historians still squabble over the exact start date. Was it 56 BCE? 57 BCE? Does it really matter? What matters is that Vikram Samvat became a symbol of resilience, renewal, and the art of keeping track of time in style. So, instead of getting lost in the historical fine print, let’s revel in the festivities and embrace the spirit of a new era!
Gregorian calendar or Vikram Samvat? What’s the difference?
So, you’ve got the Vikram Samvat and the Gregorian Calendar going head-to-head. The Indian one’s got a lunisolar vibe, balancing both the Sun and Moon, while the Gregorian’s like, “Let’s just stick to the Sun.”
Both calendars roll with 12 months, but here’s where things get interesting. Vikram Samvat follows a solar year but adjusts its months to align with the Moon. Each month is split into two fortnights (Pakshas), and instead of fixed days, it rolls with Tithis—lunar dates that don’t always match up with our standard 24-hour days.
But here’s the kicker—because the lunar months are slightly shorter, there’s a mismatch with the solar year. Instead of forcing things to fit, Vikram Samvat just throws in an extra month (Adhik Maas) every few years, keeping everything in sync while making the calendar a little more dynamic.
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– Chaitra Month 2025: March 30, 2025 – April 13, 2025
– Vaishakh Month 2024: April 14, 2025 – May 12, 2025
– Jyeshtha Month 2024: May 13, 2025 – June 11, 2025
– Ashadha Month 2024: June 12, 2025 – July 10, 2025
– Shravana Month 2024: July 11, 2025 – August 09, 2025
– Bhaadav Month 2024: August 10, 2025 – September 07, 2025
Ashwin Month 2024: August 10, 2025 – October 07, 2025
– Kartik Month 2024: October 08, 2025 – November 05, 2025
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– Magha Month 2025: January 04, 2026 – February 01, 2026
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