Asharh
Third month of the Bengali calendar
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Asharh (Bengali: আষাঢ়, romanized: āshāḍh, Odia: ଆଷାଢ଼, romanized: āsāḍha) is the third month of the Bengali[1] and Odia calendars[2] and the Tirhuta Panchang (a Hindu calendar followed by the Maithil community in India and Nepal).[3] It is the first of the two months that comprise the wet season, locally known as "Barsha" (Bengali: বর্ষা, romanized: Bôrsha, Nepali: वर्षा, romanized: Barsha, Odia: ବର୍ଷା, romanized: Barsā), when the monsoon winds blow.[4][5] It is one of the first five months of the year that has 31 days, according to the Bangladeshi version of the Bengali Calendar.[6] In the Indian version of the Bengali Calendar, the month can have up to 32 days.[7]
- 31 (Bangladesh);
- 31/32 (India)
| Asharh | |
|---|---|
The arrival of monsoon in the month of Asharh helps nature get refreshed after the scorching summer. | |
| Native name | আষাঢ় (Bengali) |
| Calendar | Bengali calendar |
| Month number | 3 |
| Number of days |
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| Season | Barsha (Monsoon) |
| Gregorian equivalent | June–July |
Etymology
It is named for the constellation Uttarashadha (Bengali: উত্তরাষাঢ়া, romanized: Uttôrashaŗha), identified with Sagittarius.[6]
Culture
Bengali culture
The month and the monsoon are welcomed with songs, dance,[8] and celebration in Bangladesh.[9][10] A popular poem "Abar Eshechhey Asharh" (আবার এসেছে আষাঢ়) by Rabindranath Tagore, is about this season.[11][12]
Odia culture
There are occurrences of an extra Asadha which is referred to as mala masa (Odia: ମଳ ମାସ, romanized: maḷa māsa, lit. 'Unclean') in Odia, whereas the non-extra Asadha is referred to as suddha (Odia: ଶୁଦ୍ଧ, romanized: suddha).[13]
See also
- Equivalent month in Hindu calendar, Aashaadha
