Masa · मासाः
The 12 Sanskrit Months
Each Sanskrit month (Masa) is named after the Nakshatra the Moon was full in during that month — a naming convention that goes back to the Vedic period itself. Today's month is highlighted; tap any month for its dedicated page.
The seven Vasara (weekdays)
| English | Sanskrit | Ruling Graha |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | रविवार (Ravivāra) | Surya (Sun) |
| Monday | सोमवार (Somavāra) | Chandra (Moon) |
| Tuesday | मंगलवार (Maṅgalavāra) | Mangala (Mars) |
| Wednesday | बुधवार (Budhavāra) | Budha (Mercury) |
| Thursday | गुरुवार (Guruvāra) | Brihaspati (Jupiter) |
| Friday | शुक्रवार (Śukravāra) | Shukra (Venus) |
| Saturday | शनिवार (Śanivāra) | Shani (Saturn) |
See the six Ritus (seasons) these months group into, or the wider Panchanga system they're part of.