It is quite interesting to note that the names of the Hindu months get their names from the stars which fall on the full moon day of that month.
| Name of Month in sanskrit | Star on full moon day (sanskrit name) | Tamil name of star | Tamil Month name |
| Chaitra | Chitra | Chiththirai | Chiththirai |
| Vaishakha | Vishaka | Visaakam | Vaigaasi |
| Jeshta | Jeshta | Kettai | Aani |
| Aashada | Purva Aashada/Uthra Aashada | Pooradam/Uthiraadam | Aadi |
| Sraavana | Sravana | Thiruvonam | Aavani |
| Bhaadrapada | Purva Bhaadrapada/Uthra Bhaadrapada | Poorattaadhi/Uthirattaadhi | Purattaasi |
| Asvina | Aswin | Aswini | Aipasi |
| Karthika | Karthika | Kriththikai | Karthigai |
| Margashirsha | Margashirsha | Mrugaseerusham | Margazhi |
| Pausha | Pausha | Poosam | Thai |
| Maga | Maga | Magam | Maasi |
| Phalguna | Poorva Phalguna/Uthra Phalguna | Pooram/Uththiram | Panguni |
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