As the Lunar Hindu New Year considers the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon, as well as its effects on the human system, it is highly significant not just culturally but also scientifically. On the first day of the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month, which usually occurs in March or April, India celebrates the Hindu New Year. According to the lunar calendar, a new cycle of life begins on New Year’s Day. This is the time of reviving life with fresh vitality and energy. The time after the spring equinox is the best to align yourself with the divine.
As the Lunar Hindu New Year considers the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon, as well as its effects on the human system, it is highly significant not just culturally but also scientifically. On the first day of the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month, which usually occurs in March or April, India celebrates the Hindu New Year. According to the lunar calendar, a new cycle of life begins on New Year’s Day. This is the time of reviving life with fresh vitality and energy. The time after the spring equinox is the best to align yourself with the divine.
The Hindu calendar declares that the month of Chaitra’s Pratipada Tithi marks the beginning of the New Year. The Brahma Purana states that the Creation occurred on the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
The Hindu New Year is observed as a time of fresh starts, to grow, prosper and herald the advent of spring. The lunar new year also marks the beginning of a new fiscal year as well as new aspirations and ambitions. On these days, people worship Lord Kuber, Goddess Laxmi, and Goddess Durga. Every state celebrates the New Year according to its unique customs and traditions. To begin the year on an auspicious note, people participate in a variety of rituals, prayers, and festivities. During this time, it’s customary to clean and decorate homes, wear new clothes, prepare special dishes, and share traditional sweets with loved ones. A lot of people go to temples to ask for blessings for the upcoming year.
It’s significant to remember that astronomical calculations determine the dates of Hindu holidays, such as the New Year, each year. Hindu calendars are luni-solar, meaning they are based on moon cycles and are periodically adjusted to coincide with the solar year.
Hindu New Year 2024 Date:
April 9, 2024 marks the beginning of Lunar Hindu New Year which is Vikram Samvat 2081. However, it’s important to note that the exact date may vary slightly depending on the regional traditions and local customs followed.
Hindu Festival 2024 Dates:
9 Apr – Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi, Cheti Chand, Navreh, Sajibu Cheiraoba
13 Apr – Pana Sankranti, Baisakhi, Mesha Sankranti
14 Apr – Puthandu, Bohag Bihu, Jur Sital, Bisu Parba, Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Bwisagu, Sangken
15 Apr – Pohela Boishakh
