Chingam 1 (Malayalam New Year)
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The first day of Chingam starts the year of the Malayalam calendar (Kollavarsham). It comes in August–September, after the monsoon, and opens the month in which Onam falls. Kerala also marks it as Farmers' Day.
New YearSouthern India
| Where | Kerala |
|---|---|
| When | 1 Chingam (August–September) |
| Calendar | Malayalam solar calendar (Kollam era) |
What people do
- Temple visits and prayers for a good year.
- Farmers are honoured across the State.
Significance
The traditional calendar year of Kerala.