Chingam, also known as Chingam Month or Chingam Masam,  is the first day of the new year of the traditional Malayalam calendar used in Kerala.

• It's a day of celebration in God's own country - it's the first day of the new year of the traditional Malayalam calendar used in Kerala.
• Chingam 1 is also known as Chingam Month or Chingam Masam and it's followed by the Onam festival.
• The Malayam Calendar is based on the solar calendar system and every year, the date of Chingam 1 varies.
• In 2023, it's being celebrated on August 17. Meanwhile, Onam will begin on August 20 and will continue till August 29.