As we welcome the new year, it's essential to stay organized and keep track of important dates, festivals, and holidays. For those who follow the Malayali calendar, also known as the Malayalam calendar or Kollavarsham, we bring you the 2019 calendar in Malayalam. This traditional calendar is widely used in Kerala, India, and is based on the solar year.
The Malayalam calendar consists of 12 months, each with its unique characteristics and significance. Here are the 12 months of the Malayalam calendar, along with their corresponding Gregorian dates for 2019: 2019 calendar malayalam
August 17, 2019 (Chingam 1), marking the Malayalam New Year. Major Festivals in 2019 The following were the primary dates for major celebrations in the 2019 calendar year: Vishu: April 15, 2019 (Medam 1). This marks the astronomical New Year and the spring equinox. Thiruvonam (Onam): September 11, 2019. This is the most significant cultural festival in Kerala, falling in the month of Chingam. Mandalakalam Start: November 17, 2019 (Vrischikam 1), beginning the 41-day pilgrimage season to Sabarimala. Month Correspondence (2019) The Malayalam months roughly align with the Gregorian months as follows: Malayalam Month Approx. Gregorian Period (2019) Significance Makaram Jan 15 – Feb 12 Makaravilakku festival Kumbham Feb 13 – Mar 14 Maha Shivaratri (March 4) Meenam Mar 15 – Apr 13 End of the harvest season Medam Apr 14 – May 14 Vishu (April 15) Edavam May 15 – June 14 Monsoon onset preparations Mithunam June 15 – July 16 Peak monsoon (Karkidaka Chikitsa) Karkidakam July 17 – Aug 16 Ramayana Masam (Month of piety) Chingam Aug 17 – Sept 16 New Year & As we welcome the new year, it's essential