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Desi Months

Kunika Khuble
Article byKunika Khuble
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Reviewed byRavi Rathore

Desi Months

Learning Desi Months

Have you ever seen a calendar filled with the vibrant colors of Punjab? That is exactly what the Desi months represent. These traditional months mark seasons, festivals, and important cultural events, especially in Punjab and northern India. This guide makes learning them fun and easy! Let us explore the Desi months.

 

 

What Are Desi Months?

Desi months come from the Vikram Samvat calendar, which is used in Punjab and northern India. Like the English calendar, it has 12 months. The calendar follows the moon and the sun, guiding farmers and festivals. Sikhs use it for Gurpurabs and religious events.

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Here are all 12 Desi months:

Chet, Vaisakh, Jeth, Harh, Sawan, Bhadon, Assu, Katak, Maghar, Poh, Magh, Phagan

The year begins with Chet (around mid-March) and ends with Phagan (mid-March of the following year). Check out Desi months names for a complete guide.

Desi Months English Months Season
Chet March–April Spring
Vaisakh April–May Spring
Jeth May–June Summer
Harh June–July Summer
Sawan July–August Monsoon
Bhadon August–September Monsoon
Assu September–October Autumn
Katak October–November Autumn
Maghar November–December Winter
Poh December–January Winter
Magh January–February Winter
Phagan February–March Spring

Easy Tricks to Learn Desi Months

Learning Desi months can be made simple with fun memory tricks:

  • Use rhymes like: “Chet-Vaisakh di bahar, Jeth-Harh wich dhoop lagatar!”
  • Create flashcards with drawings for each month.
  • Hang a rainbow chart on a wall or fridge.
  • Color-code the calendar with suns, clouds, trees, and stars.

Regular practice makes remembering Desi Months easy and enjoyable.

Activities to Make Learning Fun

Here are a few engaging activities to help kids learn the desi months:

  • Coloring Pages: Draw Chet with pink flowers, Sawan with blue rain. Color them bright!
  • Matching Game: Match Vaisakh to Baisakhi or Bhadon to Raksha Bandhan. Use paper cards!
  • Storytime: Read about a kid dancing at Diwali in Katak. My sister loves these stories.
  • DIY Calendar: Cut paper, write months, add festival stickers. Hang it in your room!
  • Puzzles: Make flip cards with months and pictures, like Maghar with foggy fields.
  • Sing-Along: Create a Desi month song with your class. It will be a fun activity.
  • Puzzle Cards: Print cards with month names and images, like rain for Sawan. Mix them up, then match them correctly.

Learn Through Festivals and Seasons

Desi months come alive with festivals and seasons. Make a festival calendar to remember them.

Desi Month Festival(s)
Chet Chaitra Navratri
Vaisakh Baisakhi
Jeth Nirjala Ekadashi
Harh Jagannath Rath Yatra
Sawan Teej
Bhadon Raksha Bandhan
Assu Pitru Paksha, Navratri begins
Katak Diwali, Bandi Chhor
Maghar Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Poh Lohri
Magh Vasant Panchami
Phagan Maha Shivratri, Holi

Use Digital Tools & Videos

Kids love screens, so make them educational! Watch YouTube videos on “Punjabi calendar for kids.” SikhNet has cartoons about Vaisakh. Download quizzes or coloring pages. Parents can choose fun, cultural videos. They should teach months with colors and songs.

Why Is It Important to Learn Desi Months?

Understanding the desi months helps children learn about their heritage, culture, and environment. These months explain why certain festivals happen at certain times and how seasons affect farming and daily life. Learning about the desi months also helps families stay connected to traditional values and pass them on to the next generation.

Creative Crafts for Desi Months

Arts and crafts can make learning desi months even more memorable:

  • Vaisakh: Create paper wheat fields.
  • Sawan: Use cotton to make rain clouds.
  • Katak: Make paper lanterns for Diwali.
  • Bhadon: Fold paper boats for the rainy season.
  • Maghar: Use white yarn to show fog and winter scenes.

Show your crafts at school! They make months fun and memorable.

Final Thoughts

Desi months are Punjab’s heartbeat. They bring rain, crops, and festivals. The Desi calendar makes it easy to follow. Farmers plant better. Families celebrate louder. My favorite is Sawan’s thunder—it feels alive. By learning these months, you connect with traditions passed down for generations. It is a beautiful way to celebrate your heritage in a village or a big city. Keep exploring, celebrating, and sharing the joy of desi months with everyone around you!

Recommended Articles

We hope this article on the desi months gives you a deeper understanding of traditional calendars and cultural timelines. Explore these recommended articles for more insights into regional heritage, festivals, and timekeeping traditions.

  1. Essay on Festivals of India
  2. Festivals in 2024
  3. Temples in Punjab
  4. Essay on Hinduism

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