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*'''Buddhist calendars:''' These calendars are based on the lunar cycle and are used by Buddhist communities across India. | *'''Buddhist calendars:''' These calendars are based on the lunar cycle and are used by Buddhist communities across India. | ||
*'''Jain calendars:''' These calendars are also based on the lunar cycle and are used by Jain communities. | *'''Jain calendars:''' These calendars are also based on the lunar cycle and are used by Jain communities. | ||
**The Jain calendar has a unique cycle of 57 years, known as the "Kalpa."The Kalpa cycle is used for dating historical events as well as for astrological calculations and religious observances. | **The Jain calendar has a unique cycle of 57 years, known as the "Kalpa." The Kalpa cycle is used for dating historical events as well as for astrological calculations and religious observances. | ||
*'''Indian national calendar:''' The Indian national caneldar, adopted in 1957, is a solar calendar based on the Shalivahana Shaka era. It is used for official purposes throughout India. | *'''Indian national calendar:''' The Indian national caneldar, adopted in 1957, is a solar calendar based on the Shalivahana Shaka era. It is used for official purposes throughout India. | ||
**The Indian national calendar is unique in that it starts its year on the same day as the Gregorian calendar (January 1st) but has different month names and lengths. | **The Indian national calendar is unique in that it starts its year on the same day as the Gregorian calendar (January 1st) but has different month names and lengths. | ||
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