Celebrate April with New Year Traditions Across India

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Experience the diverse New Year celebrations of India with us! Join our members from different states as they share their unique traditions

Anil Kumar Chawla will share insights into Punjab's Baisakhi festivities. Apart from being the Sikh New Year, it also marks the harvest festival.

Gargi Advaithi will enlighten us about the Tamil New Year. Celebrated as "Puthandu," Tamil New Year marks the first day of the Tamil calendar.

Rema Radhakrishna will take us through the vibrant celebrations of Kerala's Vishu and their interesting tradition of Vishukkani to ensure prosperity throughout the year.

Urmila Dixit will explore the traditions of Maharashtra's Gudi Padwa. Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in Maharashtra. A Gudi, which is a decorated pole with a silk cloth, neem leaves, and a garlanded deity, is hoisted outside homes

Vidya Arun will showcase the colorful customs of Andhra Pradesh's Ugadi. Ugadi heralds the New Year for the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A special dish called Ugadi Pachadi is prepared, symbolizing the various flavours of life?sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy?representing the different experiences one encounters in the upcoming year.

Discover the richness of Indian culture as we celebrate New Year throughout India in April!