Indian Calendars: History, Legends, and Cultural Significance

India has many calendars, just like it has many languages and cultures.

The government uses the Saka calendar, but different communities and regions use their own.

Two important calendars are named after kings: Vikramaditya and Shalivahana, who may or may not have actually started the calendars!

Legends about these kings, and another named Bhoja, are really old stories.

While we don't know the real history of the calendars, these stories are still important because they shape how people see themselves and their culture.