Names of the Months of the Year in English and Odia
If you are searching for “Odia month names”, here is the complete and clear answer.
There are 12 months in Odia (odia re 12 ta masa). Odisha follows both:
- English calendar months (Gregorian calendar)
- Traditional Odia/Hindu calendar months
Below you will find both clearly explained.
English and Odia Month Names (Calendar Months)
These are the standard English months written in Odia script with pronunciation.
| English Month | Odia Month (ଓଡ଼ିଆ ମାସ) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| January | ଜାନୁଆରୀ | Januaari |
| February | ଫେବୃଆରୀ | Phebruari |
| March | ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ | Maarccha |
| April | ଏପ୍ରିଲ | Epril |
| May | ମେ | Me |
| June | ଜୁନ | Jun |
| July | ଜୁଲାଇ | Julai |
| August | ଅଗଷ୍ଟ | Agasta |
| September | ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର | Septembar |
| October | ଅକ୍ଟୋବର | Aktobara |
| November | ନଭେମ୍ବର | Nabhembara |
| December | ଡିସେମ୍ବର | Disembara |
These are commonly used in:
- Schools
- Official documents
- Government forms
- Newspapers
Traditional Odia Month Names (Hindu Calendar)
Odisha also follows its traditional lunar calendar, especially for festivals and religious events.
Here are the 12 Odia traditional months:
- Baisakha
- Jyestha
- Asadha
- Srabana
- Bhadraba
- Aswina
- Kartika
- Margashira
- Pausha
- Magha
- Phalguna
- Chaitra
Odia Months Names in English (With Approximate English Period)
| English Period | Odia Month |
|---|---|
| April – May | Baisakha |
| May – June | Jyestha |
| June – July | Asadha |
| July – August | Srabana |
| August – September | Bhadraba |
| September – October | Aswina |
| October – November | Kartika |
| November – December | Margashira |
| December – January | Pausha |
| January – February | Magha |
| February – March | Phalguna |
| March – April | Chaitra |
⚠️ Note: Dates may slightly vary each year because the Odia calendar follows the lunar system.
Importance of Odia Months
Traditional Odia months are important for:
- Raja Festival (Asadha)
- Kartika Month rituals
- Makar Sankranti (Magha)
- Odia New Year (Baisakha)
They are widely used in temples, panchang (almanac), and rural Odisha traditions.
FAQ
How many months are there in Odia?
There are 12 months in Odia.
What are the Odia month names?
Baisakha, Jyestha, Asadha, Srabana, Bhadraba, Aswina, Kartika, Margashira, Pausha, Magha, Phalguna, Chaitra.
What is January called in Odia?
January in Odia is called ଜାନୁଆରୀ (Januaari).
What is the first month in Odia calendar?
Baisakha is the first month of the traditional Odia calendar.
Conclusion
Now you know:
- English months in Odia language
- Traditional Odia month names
- Odia months in English
- The 12 Odia months list
