I just came across this from Ramesh Subramaniamji’s email (I think this is Ushaji’s poem from her rhymes book or may be from somewhere else) ….For your use as appropriate…..
regards
Following poem helps to memorize those months and their significance.
Chaitra is first
Rama, Mahavira were born to teach values to mankind
Vaishakh is second
Buddha attained Nirvan by concentration of mind
Jyeshtha is third
Rana Pratap, Kabir were born Jhansi Rani did supreme sacrifice
Ashadh is fourth
Guru Puja for Guru who imparts knowledge and makes you wise
Shravan is fifth
Tulsidas Jayanti and Rakshabandhan occur
Bhadrapada is sixth
Ganesha arrives and leaves only to recur
Ashvina is seventh
Navratri ends with Vijayadashami, Diwali celebrates festival of light
Kartik is eighth
Gyaneswar’s Samadhi and Nanak’s birth are celebrated with delight
Margashirsh is ninth
Ushers Bhagwad Gita Jayanti
Paush is tenth
Celebrations of Lohri, Bihu, Pongal and Sankranti
Magh is eleventh
Basant Panchami and Mahashivratri are celebrated with glory
Falgun is twelfth
Holi arrives to bring fun and take out everyone’s worry.
