In Kannada, the year begins in the month of Chaitra (March/April according to the Gregorian calendar) and the new year is celebrated as Ugadi. Here is the list of 12 months in Kannada with the corresponding English months.
12 Months In Kannada
| Names of English months | Names of Kannada months |
|---|---|
| April | Chaitra |
| May | Vaishaaka |
| June | Jyeshta |
| July | Aashada |
| August | Shravana |
| September | Bhaadrapada |
| October | Aashvija |
| November | Kaarthika |
| December | Margashira |
| January | Pushya |
| February | Maagha |
| March | Phaalguna |