INDIA CELEBRATES NEW YEAR NOT ONLY ON JANUARY 1 BUT AT MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE YEAR – AND EACH OF THESE OCCASIONS IS MARKED WITH PARTICULAR CUSTOMS AND ACTIVITIES
In a nutshell
India, being a land of multi-ethnicity, celebrates New Year not only on January 1 as per the Gregorian calendar, but multiple times during the year, as dictated by diverse cultures in different geographic regions. A fairly widely referred-to document is the Vikram samvat Calendar, believed to have been popularised by King vikramaditya of Ujjain. Another major document is the Hindu vedic calendar known as panchangam. It records the phases of the moon and the positions of stars and planets through 12 months, and identifies auspicious times and days for various activities. And, over and above them all, there is a National Calendar. Whether it is region- or religion-specific, national or global, the New Year signals a fresh start, and is marked with particular customs and religious activity.
Meaning and Deeper Meaning
Although the actual dates may vary, many of the customs followed by various ethnic groups in India on New Year are similar in intent – drawing a line underneath the past, making a new start, wooing positive energy and warding off negative ones.
A visit to the temple, mosque or church, wearing new clothes and indulging in a celebratory feast are common factors in diverse New Year celebrations in India. Hindus, in general, pay homage particularly to Lord Ganesh, Remover of Obstacles, and Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
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