As per Vedic Astrology there are a total of 27 nakshatras stars and these are divided into 12 zodiac signs / raasis. The 12 months in the Hindu calender derived their names from 12 of these stars:
- Aswini - relates to Aswayuja Masam
- Bharani
- Krithika - relates to Kartika Masam
- Rohini
- Mrugasira - relates to Margasira Masam
- Arudra
- Punarvasu
- Pushyami - relates to Pushya Masam
- Ashlesha
- Makha - relates to Magha Masam
- Pubba
- Uttara
- Hasta
- Chitta / Chitra - relates to Chaitra Masam
- Swati
- Visakha - relates to Vaisakha Masam
- Anuradha
- Jyestha - relates to Jyestha Masam
- Moola
- Poorvashaada - relates to Aashada Masam
- Uttarashaada
- Sravana - relates to Sravana Masam
- Dhanista
- Satabhisham
- Poorvabhaadra - relates to Bhadrapada Masam
- Uttarabhaadra
- Revati