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The first month of Saka Era is:1. Vaishakha2. Phalguna3. Chaitra4. Bhadau

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Chaitra

The correct answer is Chaitra.

  • Saka Era:
    • The national calendar of India based on the Saka era was adopted on 22nd March 1957.
    • The Saka Era is believed to have been founded by King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty in 78 AD.
    • The Saka calendar is based on the lunisolar reckoning of time.
    • Chaitra is the first month of the year beginning on March 22 which is the day after the Spring equinox.
    • Thus, the first month of the Saka Era is Chaitra.



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