Comparision of Telugu & English Masamulu (Months)?!

S.NoTelugu masamu/ English monthVisishtata/ ImportanceRutuvu/ seasonKalamu/ period
1Chaitramu
(Mar-Apr)
Arrival of Spring; Holi, Sri Rama Navami festivalsVasanta rutuvu (Chetlu chigurinchi, poolu pooyunu)Summer (Vesavi kalamu)
2Vyshakamu (Apr-May)Akshaya Tritiya, Simhachlam chandanotsavam festivals; Nuvvulu, Gandham, Honey and Krishna Tulasi utilisation are common
3Jaishtamu
(May-June)
Ganga descended on earth in this month; Nuvvulu, wheat, pesara paapu, panakamu, Ghee, Payasamu consumption are commonGreeshma rutuvu (Endalu ekkuva)
4Aashadamu (June-Jul)Starts rainy season in this month; Puri Ratha yatra festival; Mehandi on hands & feet, Eating water fruits (watermelon, cucumber, mango etc) are common
5Shravanamu (Jul-Aug)Very auspicious month; Rakhi, Varalakshmi vratam, Janmashtami, Bull festivals; Fish spawn season; Common water born diseases; Coconut water, less food intake, hot tea, potatoes and root vegetable consumption  are usefulVarsha rutuvu (Vanalu ekkuva)Rainy season (Varsha kalamu)
6Bhadrapadamu (Aug-Sep)Vinyaka chaviti, Surya shashti, Mahalaya amavasya festivals; Jaggery, Salt, Kheer, Fruits & Simple food intake are common
7Aaswiyujamu (Sep-Oct)Dasara, Deepavali, Ashta Lakshmi, Atla tadde festivals; Intake of seasonal food is commonSarad rutuvu (Vennela ekkuva)
8Karthikamu (Oct-Nov)Best month for yoga/ spiritual exercise and House warming; Karthika poutnami/ somavaralu, Vana bhojanalu, Nagula chaviti festivals; Longer nights, Coconut shell/ lemon deepam, Early morning showers/ bath are common; Tulasi & Usiri are important
9Marghasiramu (Nov-Dec)Best auspicious month; Dhunurmasam, Goda kalyanam, Gita jayanthi, Mukkoti ekadasi, Subramanya sashti, Hanumat jayanthi,  festivals; Cow ghee lamp, high moon’s influence; Early bath; Turmeric, Mustard, Fenugreek, Pepper & Tamarind, Appalu & Garelu, Betel leaves consumption are commonHemantha rutuvu (Munchu ekkuva)Winter (Chali kalamu)
10Phushayamu (Dec-Jan)Simhachalam teppotstavam, Sankranti festivals; River bath, One meal per day; Sesame & Jaggery consumption are common
11Maghamu
(Jan-Feb)
Auspicious; Vasantha Panchami, Radhasaptami, Bheeshma ekadasi, Maha sivarathri festivals; River/ Sea/ Jilledu patra baths; Sesame, Jaggary, Salt, Mandara poolu consumption are common; Nature starts blooming once again with fresh leaves & flowersSisira rutuvu (Aakulu raaluta ekkuva)
12Phalgunamu (Feb-Mar)Witness seasonal change; River/ Sea bath, Consumption of milk products are common

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