The Hindu New Year, known as Hindu Nav Varsh, means the beginning of a new lunar or solar calendar in various parts of India. It is celebrated with great devotion, joy and cultural rituals, symbolizing new beginnings, prosperity and spiritual progress.
When is Gudi Padwa?
Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which usually decreases between March and April in the Gregorian calendar.
In 2025 the festival will be observed on March 30.
Ugadi 2025: History and meaning
The term “ugadi” comes from the word “yugadi”, where “yug” means era and “adi” means something new. In the 12th century, Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya identified Ugadi as the beginning of the New Year, similar to the spring of the harsh winters.
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According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahm has created the world on this day, which has since been celebrated as the beginning of the New Year in various regions. Ugadi announces a new era and refers to the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year. While people in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka celebrate Ugadi, Maharashtra and Goa, they observe it as Gudi Padwa and in West Bengal is celebrated as Poil Boishak.
How does Ugadi celebrate?
The festivities are marked with great zeal, starting with the oil bath and consuming the Neem leaves. Traditional rituals include lifting the colored flags and listening to Panchang Sravanam, where the older recruits the annual forecast based on lunar characters. People inhabit new clothes, decorate their homes, and during this joyful opportunity they accept the spirit of restoration.
How does Poila Baisakh celebrate?
The day begins with traditional rituals, where people clean and decorate their homes alpano (artistic floors made of rice flour) and jhalar (decorative buntings).
Ugadi announces a new era and refers to the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year.
Markets and streets come to life with colorful fairs and people visit “Mel” (fairs) to buy fresh products, sweets and new clothes. Greetings “SHUBHO BOISHAKH” are exchanged and families gather for holidays with traditional Bengal foods such as Panta Bhat (fermented rice), Ilish Bhart (Hilsa Fish Mash) and Mishti (sweets), especially Roshogollo and Sandesh.
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