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As of today, Saturday, February 22, 2025, the corresponding date in the Desi calendar is Saturday 22 Vaisakh, Year 2082 Vikram Samvat or Bikrami (BK).
The Desi Calendar or Nanakshahi Calendar, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of regions like Punjab in both Pakistan and India, operates alongside the Gregorian calendar, marking significant events, agricultural cycles, and festivals.
What is the Desi Calendar?
The Desi calendar, also known as the Punjabi calendar or Bikrami calendar, is a traditional solar calendar used predominantly in the Punjab region. It comprises 12 months, each aligning closely with the Gregorian calendar months but starting around the middle of the month. This calendar plays a pivotal role in guiding agricultural activities, cultural events, and religious observances.
Today’s Date in the Desi Calendar
- Gregorian Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Desi Date: Saturday 22 Vaisakh, Year 2082 Vikram Samvat
- Desi date in Urdu: آج دیسی مہینے ویساکھ کی 22 تاریخ ہے۔
- Islamic date: Shaʿbān 23, 1446 AH (After Hijrah).
Desi Months and Their Corresponding Gregorian Dates
Understanding the alignment between Desi months and Gregorian months is essential for cultural and practical purposes. Below is a table detailing this correspondence:
| Desi Month | Gurmukhi (Punjabi) | Shahmukhi (Urdu) | Gregorian Dates |
| Chet | ਚੇਤ | چیت | March 14 – April 13 |
| Vaisakh | ਵੈਸਾਖ | بیساکھ | April 14 – May 14 |
| Jeth | ਜੇਠ | جیٹھ | May 15 – June 14 |
| Harh | ਹਾੜ੍ਹ | ہاڑھ | June 15 – July 15 |
| Sawan | ਸਾਵਣ | ساون | July 16 – August 15 |
| Bhadon | ਭਾਦੋਂ | بھادوں | August 16 – September 14 |
| Assu | ਅੱਸੂ | اسو | September 15 – October 14 |
| Kattak | ਕੱਤਕ | کتک | October 15 – November 13 |
| Maghar | ਮੱਘਰ | مگھر | November 14 – December 13 |
| Poh | ਪੋਹ | پوہ | December 14 – January 12 |
| Magh | ਮਾਘ | ماگھ | January 13 – February 11 |
| Phagan | ਫੱਗਣ | پھاگن | February 12 – March 13 |
Significance of Phagan
Currently, we are in the month of Phagan, the twelfth and final month of the Desi calendar. Phagan typically spans from February 12 to March 13 in the Gregorian calendar. This month is significant as it marks the end of winter and the onset of spring, a period characterized by blooming flowers and a rejuvenation of agricultural activities. Festivals such as Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, are celebrated during Phagan, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.
Cultural and Agricultural Relevance
The Desi calendar is not merely a system of marking days but is intricately linked to the agrarian lifestyle and cultural ethos of the Punjabi people. Each month signifies specific agricultural activities:
- Chet: Preparation of fields for sowing.
- Vaisakh: Harvesting of wheat and celebration of Baisakhi, marking the Punjabi New Year.
- Harh: Planting of Kharif crops like rice.
- Sawan: Monsoon rains vital for crop growth.
Understanding these cycles is crucial for farmers to plan their activities and for communities to organize festivals and fairs.
Punjabi / Dasi Days of the Week
| Days in English | Days in Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) | Days in Urdu (اردو) |
| Monday | ਸੋਮਵਾਰ (Somvaar) | سوموار |
| Tuesday | ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ (Mangalvaar) | منگل |
| Wednesday | ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ (Budhvaar) | بدھ |
| Thursday | ਵੀਰਵਾਰ (Veervaar) | جمعرات |
| Friday | ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ (Shukarvaar) | جمعہ |
| Saturday | ਸ਼ਨੀਚਰਵਾਰ (Sanicharvaar) | ہفتہ |
| Sunday | ਐਤਵਾਰ (Aitvaar) | اتوار |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is today’s date in the Desi calendar?
As of Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Desi date is Saturday 22 Vaisakh, Year 2082 Vikram Samvat. - How does the Desi calendar differ from the Gregorian calendar?
The Desi calendar is a traditional solar calendar used in regions like Punjab, aligning closely with agricultural cycles and cultural events. It consists of 12 months, each starting mid-month compared to the Gregorian calendar. - Why is the Desi calendar important?
It guides agricultural activities, marks cultural and religious festivals, and helps in planning events in the Punjabi community. - How can I find the current Desi month date?
You can refer to local Punjabi calendars, trusted online platforms
