When did Kollavarsham started?
825 CE
The origin of Kollam Era has been dated to 825 CE, when the great convention in Kollam was held at the behest of King Kulashekhara. Kollam was an important town in that period, and the Malayalam Era is called ‘Kollavarsham’, possibly as a result of the Tharisapalli plates.
Which are the months in Kollavarsham?
According to the Kollavarsham system, the new year starts from first of the malayalam month Chingam which is mid August. But the beginning of the solar year is given more importance. It comes in mid of April which is the malayalam month Medam. It is celebrated as Vishu.
Which is the first month of Kollavarsham?
Chingam
The current year 2022 is Kolla varsham 1197-1198 and a quick reverse calculation will place the origin of Kolla varsham era to 824 AD (~August 15, 824 AD). Chingam is the first month of Malayalam calendar and thus Chingam 1 marks the New year on Kolla varsham.
What is the Kollavarsham?
Kollavarsham was started in the year 825 AD by the Syriac speaking Judeo – Christian migrants who came under the leadership of Mar Sapir Iso to Kollam (also known as Kurakkeni Kollam in ancient records) from Ninevah (presently known as Mosul) in Iraq.
Does Hinduism follow a lunar calendar?
The traditional Hindu calendar is lunar-solar. While the months (māsa) are defined by the moon-cycles, the beginning of the year (varşa) is fixed by either the solar spring––or fall––equinox.
What is the first Malayalam month?
Chingam August
Malayalam Calendar
| Sl.No | Malayalam Month | Corresponding English Months (Approximate Dates) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chingam | August 16th – September 15th |
| 2. | Kanni | September 16th – October 15th |
| 3. | Thulam | October 16th – November 15th |
| 4. | Vrischikam | November 16th – December 15th |
Which is the first Malayalam month?
Is Chingam new year?
Chingam is the first month in the Malayalam Calendar called Kolla Varsham. Chingam 1 is therefore celebrated as Malayalam New Year by many people across the world. Malayalam New Year 2021 will be commemorated on August 17.
Which is Kerala New Year?
Vishu festival Coming back to Vishu, it is the astronomical or zodiac new year. Historically, the festival is closely associated with the agrarian economy of Kerala because of which it is often misunderstood as the harvest festival, Onam.