Nanakshahi calendar

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The Nanakshahi calendar is a solar calendar used in Sikhism. It's based on the "Barah Maha" (Twelve months), a composition by Sikh gurus that talks about natureal changes in the twelve-month cycle of the year.^[1] The year starts with the month of Chet, and 1 Chet is on 14 March. The calendar's starting point is the birth of Guru Nanak Dev in 1469 CE. It's called the Nanakshahi Calendar after the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.^[2]

1. ↑ McLeod, W. H. (2009-07-24). The A to Z of Sikhism. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6344-6.
2. ↑ Singh, Jagraj (2009). A Complete Guide to Sikhism. Unistar Books. ISBN 978-81-7142-754-3.