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Ramesh Ranjan posted an update
10 months ago (edited)
Festivals of India
Several Regions in India celebrate the start of the new year according to their local traditions and calendars:
- Vishu (Kerala) is a significant festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Kerala, marking the astronomical new year.
- Baisakhi (Punjab) – Significant among the Sikh community, marking the Punjabi New Year and the harvest festival, and commemorating the formation of the Khalsa Panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
- Pohela Boishakh– (West Bengal and Tripura) – Celebrated as the Bengali New Year, marked by cultural events, traditional food, and large gatherings.
- Puthandu (Tamil Nadu) – Also known as Tamil New Year, celebrated with decorative kolams, temple visits, and a special dish representing different life flavors.
- Bohag Bihu– (Assam) – Marks the Assamese New Year, celebrated over several days with feasting, dancing, and traditional attire.
- Ugadi– (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka) – Includes special prayers and the making of “Ugadi Pachadi,” a dish symbolic of life’s different flavors.
- Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra, Goa) – Marathi New Year celebrated with street processions, special food, and the iconic ‘Gudi’ decorations.
Each of these festivals represents the rich cultural diversity of India, celebrating new beginnings, harvests, and historical or mythological events. It embodies themes of renewal, prosperity, and family unity, celebrated with much fervor and joy.
Wishing you and your family a year filled with joy, health, and prosperity. Let’s celebrate this day with hope and enthusiasm for a bright future ahead.
