NCERT Class 3 Mathematics Maths Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 13 — समयो गच्छति
This chapter, "समयो गच्छति" (Time Flies) from the NCERT Class 3 Mathematics textbook "Maths Mela" in Sanskrit, introduces students to the concept of time and calendars. It begins with a playful scenario about a missing July month in a new almanac, leading to a discussion about months and their order. The chapter then guides students to construct a calendar for July 2024, reinforcing the understanding of days of the week and dates. Students are asked to identify specific dates, count occurrences of certain days, and understand the sequence of dates. This chapter aims to build foundational knowledge of time-telling and calendar usage, essential for mathematical understanding and daily life, aligning with CBSE's curriculum for young learners.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Maths Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 13 — समयो गच्छति |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 4 minutes |
| Word count | 761 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of months and their order in a year.
- Learn to construct a calendar for a given month and year.
- Identify specific dates and days of the week on a calendar.
- Count the occurrences of particular days within a month.
- Develop basic understanding of time and its passage.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पञ्चाङ्गम् | Almanac / Calendar |
| मासः | Month |
| वर्षस्य | Of the year |
| सोमवासरः | Monday |
| मङ्गलवासरः | Tuesday |
| बुधवासरः | Wednesday |
| गुरुवासरः | Thursday |
| शुक्रवासरः | Friday |
| शनिवासर | Saturday |
| रविवासरे | Sunday |
| दिनाङ्कान् | Dates |
| अवकाशः | Holiday / Vacation |
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Practice questions
- २०२४ तम वर्षस्य जुलै-मासस्य पञ्चाङ्गस्य निर्माणं कुरुत। Answer: Students are expected to fill in the calendar grid for July 2024.
- जुलै-मासस्य २२ दिनाङ्कात् परं दिनलयं भवति अस्मिन् दिने दिवसः अस्ति। Answer: The day after July 22nd is July 23rd.
- विद्यालयस्य अवकाशः भवति जुले-मासस्य ७ दिनाङ्के १५ दिनाङ्कः यावत्। अस्मिन् मासे कति दिनानि विद्यालयस्य अवकाशः अस्ति? Answer: There are 9 days of school holiday from July 7th to July 15th (inclusive).
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 13 in NCERT Class 3 Mathematics (Maths Mela)?
Chapter 13, 'समयो गच्छति', focuses on understanding time and calendars, including the months of the year and days of the week.
What activity do students perform in this chapter?
Students are guided to construct a calendar for the month of July 2024 and answer questions based on it.
What are the names of the days of the week in Sanskrit as mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions रविवासरः (Sunday), सोमवासरः (Monday), मङ्गलवासरः (Tuesday), बुधवासरः (Wednesday), गुरुवासरः (Thursday), शुक्रवासरः (Friday), and शनिवासर (Saturday).
What is the purpose of constructing a calendar in this chapter?
Constructing a calendar helps students understand the arrangement of days and dates within a month and reinforces their knowledge of the sequence of days.
Which month's calendar do students create for the year 2024?
Students create the calendar for the month of July 2024.
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NCERT Class 3 Mathematics — Maths Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 13 — समयो गच्छति. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.