New Year celebrations in India
India has several New Year celebrations that are celebrated on different dates and in different regions of the country. Here are some of the major New Year celebrations in India:
- Gregorian New Year: January 1st is celebrated as New Year’s Day in India, just like in many other countries around the world.
- Hindu New Year: The Hindu New Year, also known as Vikram Samvat, is celebrated in different parts of India on different dates. In North India, it is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month (usually in late March or early April) while in South India, it is celebrated in the month of April.
- Sikh New Year: The Sikh New Year, also known as Baisakhi, is celebrated on April 13th or 14th every year. It marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and the harvest season in Punjab.
- Bengali New Year: The Bengali New Year, also known as Poila Boishakh, is celebrated on April 14th or 15th every year. It is the first day of the Bengali calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
- Tamil New Year: The Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu, is celebrated on April 14th every year. It marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar and is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka.
- Malayalam New Year: The Malayalam New Year, also known as Vishu, is celebrated on April 14th or 15th every year. It marks the beginning of the Malayalam calendar and is celebrated in Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Parsi New Year: The Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz, is celebrated on March 21st every year. It marks the beginning of the Iranian calendar and is celebrated by the Parsi community in India.
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