Rashi

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Meaning=Stellar constellation
In Indian lunar calendar, there are twelve stellar constellations. The influential rashi according the period in a year is as given below:

Division of year and influential rashi
Ayana Season Indian Months Influential Rashi English Months
Samvatsara Uttarayana Shishira (Late Winter) Magha(Tapa) and Phalguna(Tapasya) Makara and Kumbha Mid-January to Mid-March
Vasanta (Spring) Chaitra(Madhu) and Vaishakha(Madhava) Meena and Mesha Mid-March to Mid-May
Grishma (Summer) Jaishtha(Shuchi) and Ashadha(Shukra) Vrishabha and Mithuna Mid-May to Mid-July
Dakshinayana Varsha (Rainy Season) Shravana(Nabha) and Bhadrapada(Nabhasya) Karka and Simha Mid-July to Mid-September
Sharada (Autumn) Ashvina(Isha) and Kartika(Urja) Kanya and Tula Mid-September to Mid-November
Hemanta (Early Winter) Margasirsha(Saha) and Paumsha(Sahasya) Vrishchika and Dhanu Mid-November to Mid-January