CHAITRA - சைட்ரா

Language - Sanskrit/Telugu

Telugu Word - చైట్రా

Name of a lunar month in the Hindu calendar, corresponding with March-April. Example: In historical Telangana land documents, dates might be mentioned in relation to the Hindu calendar, such as 'the fifth day of Chaitra in the year...' Chaitra is the first month in the Hindu lunar calendar, marking the beginning of the new year in many parts of India. It is associated with the spring season and holds cultural and religious significance. In historical Telangana land documents, dates were often recorded using the Hindu calendar, including the month of Chaitra. Understanding the Hindu calendar and its months is crucial for interpreting and analyzing these documents and understanding their temporal context.