Vikram Samvat

Vikram Samvat is a historical Hindu calendar used primarily in India and Nepal. It was established in 57 BCE by King Vikramaditya. The calendar is roughly 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, which means, for example, that the year 2023 CE corresponds to 2080-2081 Vikram Samvat. It has 12 months, with months varying in length, and its new year usually falls around October-November. This calendar is significant for cultural and religious events, helping to determine festivals, auspicious dates, and agricultural cycles in the regions that utilize it.