The month of Maghar corresponds to the period from 14 November to 13 December in the Gregorian calendar.
Understanding the Month of Maghar
Maghar is the ninth month in the Nanakshahi calendar, a solar calendar used in Sikhism. This calendar organizes its months based on the progression of the sun, aligning them with specific periods in the Gregorian calendar. Each month typically spans about 30 or 31 days.
To provide a clearer overview, here's how Maghar fits within a sequence of months in this calendar system, along with their Gregorian equivalents:
| No. | Month Name | Gregorian Months |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bhadon | 16 August – 14 September |
| 7 | Assu | 15 September – 14 October |
| 8 | Katak | 15 October – 13 November |
| 9 | Maghar | 14 November – 13 December |
Understanding these correspondences helps in aligning events, historical dates, and religious observances that follow the Nanakshahi calendar with the widely used Gregorian calendar.
