Njattuvela is a ancient system prevailed in Kerala
for calculation of specific periods for cultivation. This knowledge acquired
through observing the climate and seasons.
Njattuvela
is closely related to sun. It is believed that name “Njattuvela”derived from
Njayar vela in which Njayar denotes Sun and Vela means periods.There are 27
Njattuvelas and each Njattuvela has its
own quality, quantity, duration and Character.In each Njattuvela there will be
13.5 days time frame.
Growth of plants influenced by the celestial bodies
such as Sun and Moon. Since there is 365 days in a Year, if we divide this with
27 we will get 13.5 so each Njattuvela has 13.5 days. Only Thiruvathira
Njattuvela is slightly longer (15 days), which is famous for its heavy rain and
good sunshine.
In Malayalam
calendar each day is distinct with the name of a particular star in the sky and
27 stars are reckoned accordingly. 27 Njattuvelas are identified in the name of
each of these stars based on the proximity of each stars with Sun.
ENGLISH MONTH
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MALAYALAM MONTH
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NJATTUVELA
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APRIL /
MAY
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MEDAM
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ASWATHI
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BHARANI
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KARTHIKA 1/4
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MAY /
JUNE
|
EDAVAM
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KARTHIKA 3/4
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ROHINI
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MAKAYIRAM 1/2
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JUNE /
JULY
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MIDHUNAM
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MAKAYIRAM 1/2
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THIRUVATHIRA
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PUNARTHAM 3/4
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JULY /
AUGUST
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KARKKIDAKAM
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PUNARTHAM1/4
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POOYAM
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AAYILYAM
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AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
|
CHINGAM
|
MAKAM
|
POORAM
|
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UTHRAM 1/4
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SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER
|
KANNI
|
UTHRAM3/4
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ATHAM
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CHITRA 1/2
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OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
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THULAM
|
CHITRA 1/2
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CHOTHI
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VISHAKHAM 3/4
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NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER
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VRICHIKAM
|
VISHAKHAM 1/4
|
ANIZHAM
|
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THRIKKETTA
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DECEMBER/ JANUARY
|
DHANU
|
MOOLAM
|
POORADAM
|
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UTHRADAM ¼
|
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JANUARY/ FEBRUARY
|
MAKARAM
|
UTHRADAM 3/4
|
THIRUVONAM
|
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AVITTOM 1/2
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FEBRUARY/
MARCH
|
KUMBAM
|
AVITTOM 1/2
|
CHATHAYAM
|
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POORUTTATHI
3/4
|
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MARCH /
APRIL
|
MEENAM
|
POORUTTATHI
1/4
|
UTHRATTATHI
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REVATHI
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