How many Months are there?

 

There are 12 months in a year except when there is a Adhik maas (extra month) which is inserted to keep the lunar and solar calendars aligned. The position of Adhik Maas amongst the other months is variable, re-occurring about every 32.5 months, or approximately once in 3 years.

The standard 12 maas (months) of the year are:

1. Chaitra (March–April)
   
2. Vaishakh (April–May)
   
3. Jyaishṭha (May–June)
   
4. Ashadh (June–July)
   
5. Shravan (July–August)
   
6. Bhadrapad (August–September)
   
7. Ashvin (September–October)
   
8. Kartik (October–November)
   
9. Agrahayan (November–December)
   
10. Paush (December–January)
    
11. Magh (January–February)
    
12. Phalgun (February–March)