Nithyam Pratham - English Edition
₹2,499.00
The Nithyam Pratham is a handcrafted perpetual calendar made in our studio in Karamadai, Coimbatore. Every knob on this board carries the day names, month names, and date numerals in English, set in a typeface developed specifically for this format. It is the calendar that never expires, never needs replacing, and never becomes obsolete.
This is not a calendar built from a typeface pulled off a shelf and shrunk to fit. Every letterform was drawn to fit the knob, tested for legibility from across a room, and refined until it held its weight at that exact scale. English may be the language you already read every calendar in - but this is the first one built to be read this way: printed as a high-quality sticker, set on a hand painted knob, moved by your own fingers each morning.
Each morning you move three rings. The day. The date. The month. Five seconds. That is the entire interaction. The rest of the day, the Pratham sits on your wall, doing its job.
Your morning. Your wall. Every day, for the rest of your life.
Quantity
Pre order now, thoughtfully crafted and dispatched within 20 days.
Product Info
Pratham means first. Not the first calendar we made - that distinction belongs to the Arambh, made in Tamil, in our own studio, in our own town. Pratham is the edition many people meet Nithyam through first, because English is so often the shared language of a home where more than one script is spoken, the language of gifting, of introducing someone to something new. It is the edition that travels furthest and sits comfortably on the widest range of walls.
English rarely gets treated as a script that needs care - it's everywhere, on packaging, on screens, on every calendar printed by the thousand. We wanted to treat it the same way we treat every other language in this collection: cut for the object, not borrowed from a font file. The result is a typeface built specifically for this knob, legible from across a room, with proportions that don't feel like an afterthought.
The day names are rendered in their standard abbreviated English forms: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. The months and dates follow the standard Gregorian calendar.
What It Is
The Nithyam Pratham is a wall-mounted perpetual calendar. It is a plywood board holding rows of circular knobs, one row for the day of the week, one for the date, and one for the month. Each morning you move three rings to reflect today.
The calendar never expires. One purchase. No replacements. No refills. No subscription. It works on 1 January every year, for every year, for as long as it hangs on a wall.
It is not digital. It has no battery. It requires nothing from you except five seconds each morning and a wall to hang it on.
Materials and Finish
- Board: Plywood, chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio and stability across humidity changes, essential for an object designed to last decades in an Indian home.
- Knobs: Made from recycled PET bottle caps, giving each calendar a second life for plastic that would otherwise go to waste. Each knob's day, date, or month value is printed as a high-quality sticker and applied by hand before final inspection.
- Finish: Hand painted, satin-based finish sealed with a protective gloss clear coat across the board and knobs. The satin undertone softens the shine, while the gloss seal is chosen deliberately for a calendar touched every morning - it protects the paint from the wear of daily handling far better than an unsealed matte surface would.
- Ring: Wooden rings, sized to a 40mm inner diameter, slide over the fixed knobs to mark today's day, date, and month. Each ring lifts off and moves to a new knob daily - there's no rotation involved, just a simple lift-and-place motion.
Dimensions
- Board size: 60cm x 60cm
- Board thickness: 6mm
- Knob diameter: 38mm
- Weight: 1.5 kilograms
- Wall Fixing: Two heavy-duty D-ring hangers are pre-installed on the back of the calendar
How It Works
Every morning, before anything else, you stand in front of the Pratham and move three rings. The day ring lifts off yesterday's knob and moves one position to today's day. The date ring lifts off and moves one position to today's date. The month ring stays in place unless it is the first of a new month, in which case it moves to the new month.
The wooden ring sits around the current knob in each row. You do not move the knobs. You move the ring from knob to knob. The knobs stay fixed in place, and the ring travels between them.
The full action takes five seconds. It requires no thought once the habit is established. After the first week, it is simply what you do in the morning.
Available Colours
The Nithyam Pratham is available in five colours: Forest, Clay, Dusk, Blush, and Monsoon. Select your colour from the option shown on the product page. All colours carry the same English lettering in white. The sticker text colour and the wooden ring colour are consistent across all five colour options.
If you are unsure which colour suits your wall and room, WhatsApp us at +91 9585382557 with a photo of the wall and we will suggest the right option.
Care Instructions
The Pratham requires very little care. Wipe the board surface with a slightly damp soft cloth if needed. Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials. The knobs will develop a slight smoothness on their surface over months of daily handling. This is not damage. It is the object wearing in correctly.
Do not mount in direct midday sunlight for extended periods. Morning light and afternoon light are fine. Prolonged direct sunlight will fade the colour unevenly over years.
If a knob becomes loose in its slot, contact us before attempting any repair.
Return and Refund Policy
Every Nithyam calendar is made to order in our studio. We take complete responsibility for the quality of what we make and stand behind it fully.
If Your Calendar Arrives Damaged
Send a photograph of the damage to hello@nithyam.shop or WhatsApp +91 9585382557 within 48 hours of delivery. We will arrange a replacement at no cost to you, immediately.
If a Component Is Missing
Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with your order number. We will dispatch the missing component by the next working day.
Change of Mind
We are unable to accept returns for change of mind - each calendar is made to order specifically for you. If you are uncertain about any detail before purchasing, contact us first - we are happy to help you decide.
Exchanges
We do not offer exchanges between editions once production has begun. Please review your selection carefully before checkout.
Damaged in Transit - Step by Step
- Photograph the damage clearly, including the packaging
- Send to hello@nithyam.shop with your order number in the subject line, or WhatsApp +91 9585382557
- We confirm receipt within 24 hours and dispatch your replacement within 2 working days
Contact
- hello@nithyam.shop
- +91 9585382557 (WhatsApp available)
- Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm IST
Shipping Info
Processing and Production
Every calendar is made to order and enters production immediately upon order confirmation. Please allow 20 working days for production before dispatch.
Dispatch
Dispatched within 20 working days of order confirmation. Tracking number sent to your registered WhatsApp and email immediately upon dispatch.
Delivery
- Within India Delivered in 5 to 8 working days after dispatch
- Shipped via Shiprocket across India
- Free shipping on all orders - no minimum required
International Shipping
We do not currently offer international shipping. If you are outside India and wish to order, please write to us at hello@nithyam.shop and we will assess whether a one-off arrangement is possible.
Packaging
- Packed in a sturdy corrugated outer box for secure transit
- Calendar wrapped in bubble wrap for cushioning
- Box includes a How to Use guide, a care guide, and a note from the founder
- Designed to protect the product completely and to create an unboxing experience worthy of what is inside
Tracking
Tracking link sent to your registered email and WhatsApp immediately upon dispatch. If you have not received a tracking update within 2 working days of your order confirmation, contact us at hello@nithyam.shop
Contact
- hello@nithyam.shop
- +91 9585382557 (WhatsApp available)