Source https://hindupad.com/sauramana-ugadi/
Sauramana Ugadi is the Hindu New Year observed as per the Sauramana Panchangam (Solar calendar). In 2023 Sauramana Ugadi date is April 14|15.
It is also referred to as Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, Mesha Sankranti, etc.
Puthandu in Tamil Nadu
As Tamil people follow Sauramana Panchanga, Varusha Pirappu, Puthandu, Chithirai Vishu, is celebrated as the Tamil New Year celebrated all around the world. In 2023-2024, Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu date is April 14. It is celebrated on Mesha Sankranti day.
Mahavishuba Sankranti in Odisha
Odiya New Year is celebrated as Mahavishuba Sankranti, Meru Sankranti, Pana Sankranti, etc.. In 2023, Mahavishuba Sankranti date is April 14.
Vishu in Kerala
15 April 2023 is Vishu in Kerala. Vishu is the Malayalam Zodiac New Year day. It is the first day of Medam Month in Malayalam calendar (Kolla Varsham). It is celebrated on the next day of Mesha Sankranti.
Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal
Pohela Boishakh which marks the beginning of Bengali New Year, falls on the next day of Mesha Sankranti (the day of Sun's transition into Mesha Rashi - Aries sign). It falls on the first day of Boishakh Month as per Bengali Panjika. In 2023, Pohela Boishakh date is April 15.
Rongali Bihu in Assam
Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the Assamese New Year celebrated in mid April. Bohag Bihu 2023 or Rongali Bihu 2023 date is April 15
Naya Varsh in Nepal
Naya Varsh in Nepali Patro marks the beginning of new year in Nepali calendar. 14 April 2023 marks the beginning of 2080 Vikram Samvat Year
Baisakhi
Source https://www.edudwar.com/baisakhi/
Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is a popular harvest festival of Hindus and Sikhs of northern India and marks the beginning of Hindu Solar new year. It also marks the first day of the month of Vaisakha and is usually celebrated on 13th or 14th of April every year. Baisakhi 2023 will be celebrated on 14th April 2023.
This festival is celebrated in different states like Punjab, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, etc with great enthusiasm. Outside India, Baisakhi is also celebrated in by the Hindus in Pakistan, Nepal and Sikhs of United Kingdom, United States and Malaysia.
One interesting fact regarding Vaisakhi is that its date keeps on changing slowly over years. In 1801, it used to fall on 11 April and it would fall on 29 April in year 2999. Complete details related to Baisakhi 2023 such as significance, celebrations, etc are provided here in this article.
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