नेपाल संवत् पात्रो — Nepal Sambat (Newari) Calendar
Interactive Nepal Sambat calendar with all 12 months, NS ↔ BS ↔ AD date converter, festivals like Mha Puja, Yomari Punhi and Indra Jatra, plus daily tithi, nakshatra and panchang.
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नेपाल संवत् — The Newar Lunisolar Calendar
नेपाल संवत् (Nepal Sambat) is the traditional lunisolar calendar of Nepal, historically used by the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley. It was started in 879 CE and is still used today for Newar festivals, rituals and community events. In 2007 the Government of Nepal officially recognized Nepal Sambat as a national calendar.
This page provides a live Nepal Sambat calendar with all 12 months, a date converter that translates between NS, Bikram Sambat (BS) and Gregorian (AD), plus a detailed breakdown of the major Newar festivals. Use the month and year controls to browse any month from NS 1000 to 1300.
History of Nepal Sambat
Nepal Sambat was started in 879 CE by the Newar community. It is one of the few calendars in the world named after a country rather than a ruler or religious figure. Tradition credits the merchant Shankhadhar Sakhwa with initiating the calendar after clearing the debts of the poor — though the exact origin is debated by historians.
The calendar follows a lunisolar structure: each month has exactly 30 days, and the year spans 12 such months. This makes it slightly shorter than a solar year, so the calendar periodically realigns with the solar cycle. Today, Nepal Sambat is used alongside Bikram Sambat for Newar cultural events and local government administration in some areas.
नेपाल संवत्का १२ महिनाहरू — The 12 months
Every Nepal Sambat year has 12 months, each with exactly 30 days. The table below shows each Nepali month name alongside its Roman transliteration and its approximate Gregorian equivalent.
| # | Devanagari | Roman | BS Month | Approx. Gregorian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | कछला | Kachhalā | Kartik | October – November |
| 2 | थिंला | Thinlā | Mangsir | November – December |
| 3 | प्वँहेला | Ponhelā | Poush | December – January |
| 4 | सिल्ला | Sillā | Magh | January – February |
| 5 | चिल्ला | Chillā | Falgun | February – March |
| 6 | चौला | Chaulā | Chaitra | March – April |
| 7 | बछला | Bachhalā | Baisakh | April – May |
| 8 | तछला | Tachhalā | Jestha | May – June |
| 9 | दिल्ला | Dillā | Ashadh | June – July |
| 10 | गुंला | Gunlā | Shrawan | July – August |
| 11 | ञला | Yanlā | Bhadra | August – September |
| 12 | कौला | Kaulā | Ashwin | September – October |
सप्ताहका ७ दिनहरू — Days of the week
| # | Devanagari | Short | Roman | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | आइतबार | आइत | Āita | Sunday |
| 2 | सोमबार | सोम | Soma | Monday |
| 3 | मंगलबार | मंगल | Maṅgala | Tuesday |
| 4 | बुधबार | बुध | Budha | Wednesday |
| 5 | बिहिबार | बिहि | Bihi | Thursday |
| 6 | शुक्रबार | शुक्र | Śukra | Friday |
| 7 | शनिबार | शनि | Śani | Saturday |
नेपाल संवत्का प्रमुख पर्वहरू — Major festivals
- म्ह पूजा (Mha Puja) — कछला (Kachhalā). Nepal Sambat New Year — worship of the self.
- योमरी पुन्ही (Yomari Punhi) — थिंला (Thinlā). Harvest festival with steamed rice dumplings.
- सिथि नखः (Sithi Nakha) — तछला (Tachhalā). Dedicated to Kumar Kartikeya; wells are cleaned.
- गथांमुगः (Gathamuga) — दिल्ला (Dillā). Newar festival to drive away evil spirits.
- गुंहु पुन्ही (Gunhu Punhi) — गुंला (Gunlā). Janai Purnima — sacred thread festival.
- इन्द्र जात्रा (Indra Jatra) — ञला (Yanlā). Eight-day Kathmandu festival with Kumari Jatra.
- कौला पुन्ही (Kaulā Punhi) — कौला (Kaulā). Kojagrat Purnima — ends the Nepal Sambat year.
How to use this Nepal Sambat calendar
- The current Nepal Sambat month is shown by default. Use the ‹ › arrows to move between months, or pick a month and year from the dropdowns.
- Click any day cell to see the full NS date, its Bikram Sambat equivalent, the English (Gregorian) date, and the tithi. The detail panel on the right also shows saitharu and moon phase.
- Use the converter below the calendar to convert any Nepal Sambat date to Bikram Sambat and Gregorian — or the reverse.
- Click “आज” (Today) to jump back to today's Nepal Sambat month and date.
नेपाल संवत् सम्बन्धी प्रश्नहरू — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nepal Sambat?
Nepal Sambat is the traditional lunisolar calendar of Nepal, started in 879 CE by the Newar community. Its epoch is widely associated with the merchant Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who is said to have cleared the debts of the poor. It is still used today for Newar festivals, rituals and community events, and was recognized by the Government of Nepal as a national calendar in 2007.
How do I convert Nepal Sambat to Bikram Sambat or AD?
Use the interactive converter on this page. Enter the Nepal Sambat day, month and year, and the tool instantly shows the equivalent Bikram Sambat and Gregorian dates.
What are the 12 months of Nepal Sambat?
The 12 months are कछला (Kachhalā), थिंला (Thinlā), प्वँहेला (Ponhelā), सिल्ला (Sillā), चिल्ला (Chillā), चौला (Chaulā), बछला (Bachhalā), तछला (Tachhalā), दिल्ला (Dillā), गुंला (Gunlā), ञला (Yanlā) and कौला (Kaulā). Each has exactly 30 days.
When is Nepal Sambat New Year?
Nepal Sambat New Year falls on the first day of Kachhalā, the day after Kaulā Punhi (Kojagrat Purnima), celebrated as Mha Puja. In the Gregorian calendar this typically falls in late October or early November.
Which festivals are celebrated in Nepal Sambat?
Major Nepal Sambat festivals include Mha Puja (New Year), Yomari Punhi, Sithi Nakha, Gathamuga, Gunhu Punhi (Janai Purnima), Indra Jatra, Dashain and Tihar. Each is tied to a specific Nepal Sambat month and lunar tithi, so the Gregorian date shifts every year.
Is Nepal Sambat still used today?
Yes. Nepal Sambat is used officially in some Newar communities and local governments, and it was recognized by the Government of Nepal as a national calendar in 2007. However, the Bikram Sambat remains the official civil calendar of Nepal.
Who started Nepal Sambat?
Nepal Sambat was started in 879 CE by the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley. Tradition credits the merchant Shankhadhar Sakhwa with initiating the calendar, though historians debate the exact origin. It is one of the few calendars in the world named after a country rather than a ruler or religious figure.
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Further Reading
For more background on Nepal Sambat, see Wikipedia — Nepal Sambat or nepalSambat.com.
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