While the Gregorian calendar marks January 1st as the "New Year," for Malayalis, the heart of timekeeping lies in the Kollavarsham (Kolla Nadu era). As we reflect on the year 2019 CE, we are actually walking through the last quarter of Kollavarsham 1194 (mid-2019) and the beginning of 1195 (mid-2020).
Kollavarsham 1194 was a year of resilience for Keralites—dealing with a heavy monsoon, celebrating a vibrant Onam, and upholding traditions month after month. Whether you follow the Gregorian date or the Nakshatra , the Malayalam calendar reminds us that time isn't just numbers—it's the rhythm of rain, harvest, and devotion. malayalam calendar 2019
Kollavarsham 1194: A Look Back at the Malayalam Calendar Year 2019 While the Gregorian calendar marks January 1st as
Let’s take a nostalgic dive into the months of 2019 as per our traditional almanac (Panchangam). Whether you follow the Gregorian date or the
Note: This post uses the standard 2019 CE to Malayalam month mapping (Medam 1 = April 15). Actual exact dates for Sankramams may vary by a day based on drik/panchanga calculations for your specific location.
In 2019, the Sun’s transit (Sankramam) dictated our festivals. The year started with Makaram (Capricorn) in January, leading to the chilly, harvest-filled days of Makaram and Kumbham .