ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਕੈਲੰਡਰ 2023
The Nanakshahi calendar is a tropical solar calendar used in Sikhism. It is based on the “Barah Maha” (Twelve Months), a composition composed by the Sikh gurus reflecting the changes in nature conveyed in the twelve-month cycle of the year. The year begins with the month of Chet, with 1 Chet corresponding to 14 March.
The Nanakshahi Calendar was developed by a Canadian Sikh, Pal Singh Purewal, a retired computer engineer. It is believed that Sikhism is originated in Punjab, which is now in India and Pakistan during the 16th century. Now more than 20 million people follow Sikhism worldwide, mostly staying in India. Sikhism is recognized as one of the youngest religions in the world.
Nanakshahi Calendar 2023 – Festival List
| DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan 05, 2023 | Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday |
| Friday | Jan 13, 2023 | Maghi – Lohri |
| Tuesday | Mar 07, 2023 | Holi |
| Wednesday | Mar 08, 2023 | Hola Mohalla |
| Friday | Apr 14, 2023 | Vaisakhi |
| Tuesday | Apr 18, 2023 | Birthday of Guru Angad Dev |
| Friday | Jun 16, 2023 | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib |
| Friday | Oct 20, 2023 | Birth of the Guru Granth |
| Thursday | Nov 09, 2023 | Diwali |
| Friday | Nov 24, 2023 | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib |
| Monday | Nov 27, 2023 | Guru Nanak Birthday |
Nanakshahi Calendar 2023 Punjabi Festival Months List
Nanakshahi calendar begins from the year of birth of Guru Nanak which is 1469. The Nanakashi Calendar is based on the Punjabi Twelve months are composed by Sikh Gurus. The twelve months are listed below,
- Poh Month (December – January
- Magh Month (January)
- Phaggan Month (Febuary)
- Chet Month (March)
- Vaisakh Month (April)
- Jeth Month (May-June)
- Harh Month (June – July)
- Sawan Month (July – August)
- Bhadon Month (August – September)
- Assu Month (September -October)
- Katak Month (October – November)
- Maggar Month (December)
You can download the Nanakshahi Calendar 2023 PDF using the link given below.
