Tulu calendar

In today's world, Tulu calendar is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the planet. Since its emergence, Tulu calendar has caused a great impact in various areas, generating heated debates and conflicting opinions. Its relevance is undeniable, since its influence extends to fields as diverse as politics, technology, culture, science and society in general. Tulu calendar has left a deep mark on recent history, challenging established paradigms and offering new perspectives on the challenges of the contemporary world. In this article, we will analyze the many facets of Tulu calendar and explore its meaning in the current context.

Tulu Calendar (also known as Varsa, Vorsa or Vodu) is a traditional Indian solar calendar, generally used in the regions of Northern Parts of Kasaragod District of Kerala, and Dakshina Kannada, Udupi Districts of Karnataka, India. The indigenous or Tulu speaking people of Tulu Nadu, Tuluvas who migrated from this region to other places, are the common followers of this calendar system. The first day of this calendar falls on Bisu (middle of the Gregorian month of April). The first day of a Tulu Month is called as Thingade / Singade and the last day known as Sankrathi Day.

The 12 Tulu month names are:

  1. Paggu (April–May)
  2. Beshya (May–June)
  3. Kaartel (June–July)
  4. Aati (July–August)
  5. Sona (August–September)
  6. Nirnaala/ Kanya (September–October)
  7. Bontyolu (October–November)
  8. Jaarde (November–December)
  9. Peraarde (December–January)
  10. Ponny/Puyinthel (January–February)
  11. Maayi (February–March)
  12. Suggi (March–April)

References

  1. ^ Arthur Coke Burnell (1878). Elements of South-Indian Palæography, from the Fourth to the Seventeenth Century, A. D.: Being an Introduction to the Study of South-Indian Inscriptions and Mss. Trübner & Company, 1878. pp. 76/147.