Hindu Calendar and Festivals - Part 2
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Stanza 1: Spring and New Beginnings
Original
चैत्र मास की नई शुरुआत, राम नवमी की पावन रात। वसंत ऋतु का है आगमन, खुशियों से भरता सबका मन।
Transliteration
Chaitra maas ki nayi shuruaat, Ram Navami ki paavan raat. Vasant ritu ka hai aagman, khushiyon se bharta sabka mann.
Meaning / Translation
The new beginning of the Chaitra month, the sacred occasion of Ram Navami. It is the arrival of the spring season, filling everyone's heart with joy.
Stanza 2: The Monsoon and Devotion
Original
श्रावण मास में रिमझिम धार, महादेव का है अनुपम प्यार। तीज और रक्षाबंधन की बहार, भाई-बहन का अटूट प्यार।
Transliteration
Shravan maas mein rimjhim dhaara, Mahadev ka hai anupam pyaar. Teej aur Raksha Bandhan ki bahaar, bhai-behan ka atoot pyaar.
Meaning / Translation
In the month of Shravan, the gentle monsoon rains fall, signifying Lord Shiva's incomparable love. The splendor of Teej and Raksha Bandhan celebrates the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters.
Stanza 3: Autumn and the Festival of Lights
Original
आश्विन मास में शक्ति की पूजा, नवरात्रि की है दिव्य दूजा। फिर कार्तिक में दीपों की माला, दिवाली मनाए जग सारा।
Transliteration
Ashvin maas mein Shakti ki pooja, Navratri ki hai divya dooja. Phir Kartik mein deepon ki maala, Diwali manaaye jag saara.
Meaning / Translation
In the month of Ashvin, we worship the Divine Mother during the divine days of Navratri. Then in Kartik, with a garland of lamps, the entire world celebrates Diwali.
Stanza 4: Winter and the Colors of Joy
Original
माघ मास में संक्रांति का पर्व, सूर्य देव का है पावन अर्घ्य। फाल्गुन में रंगों की बौछार, होली लाए खुशियों की बहार।
Transliteration
Magh maas mein Sankranti ka parv, Surya Dev ka hai paavan arghya. Phalguna mein rangon ki bauchaar, Holi laaye khushiyon ki bahaar.
Meaning / Translation
In the month of Magh, the festival of Makar Sankranti arrives with sacred offerings to the Sun God. In Phalguna, a shower of colors arrives as Holi brings a spring of happiness.