Chingam 1 - KERALA

Chingam is the first month of Malayalam Calendar.

1. Malayalam Calendar is a solar calendar.
2. Chingam signals the start of a new year.
3. Chingam month is from August 17 to September 16 (2016)
4. There are twelve months in Malayalam Calendar.
5. Chingam, Kanni, Thulam, Vrischikam, Dhanu, Makaram, Kumbham, Meenam, Medam, Edavam, Midhunam, Karkidakam are the twelve months.

1. Kollam Era was established in 825 CE.
2. Onam is observed on the month of Chingam. 
3. There are two  new years  in  Malayalam Calendar - Vishu and Chingam. Chingam is considered as the first month of traditional Malayalam Solar Calendar, while Vishu is the first month of Zodiac Calendar. 
4. Considered as the most auspicious month and it is also the time of festivity.

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