The Badaga calendar month is not in existence in most part of the Nilgiris. Not many people know this as well. The first month starts normally by the 2nd or 3rd week of the English calendar month, January. Most of the months closely resemble the Tamil months such as Adi, Aani, Avai, Thai.
1st month - Koodalu
2nd month - Aalani
3rd month - Nallani
4th month - Aani
5th month - Aadira
6th month - Adi
7th month - Avani
8th month - Perataadi
9th month - Dhoda devige
10th month - Kiru devige
11th month - Thai
12th month - Hemmathi
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