President’s Greetings on eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has conveyed her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba.

These festivals, celebrated in different parts of the country, mark the beginning of the spring season and the Indian New Year. The President emphasized that these festivals spread the message of peace, harmony, and tolerance, and are symbols of India’s rich culture and heritage.

Chaitra Sukladi

Chaitra Sukladi is the New Year’s Day according to the Hindu calendar in parts of North India. It falls on the first day of the Chaitra month, which is the first month of the Hindu calendar. The festival is celebrated with religious rituals, family gatherings, and the exchange of gifts and sweets.

Ugadi

Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The festival derives its name from the Sanskrit words “yuga” (age) and “adi” (beginning), signifying the beginning of a new age. Ugadi is celebrated with the preparation of a special dish called “Ugadi Pachadi,” which is a mixture of six different tastes, symbolizing the various experiences of life.

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is the traditional New Year’s Day for the people of Maharashtra. The festival is celebrated by hoisting a “Gudi,” a decorated pole with a cloth or silk banner, outside homes and temples.

The Gudi symbolizes victory and the arrival of spring. People wear new clothes, prepare traditional dishes, and visit temples to seek blessings.

Cheti Chand

Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year festival, celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month. The festival is particularly significant for the Sindhi community, who worship Lord Jhulelal, the patron saint of Sindhis.

People gather at temples, offer prayers, and participate in processions carrying the idol of Lord Jhulelal.

Navreh

Navreh is the Kashmiri New Year festival, celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month. The festival is associated with the onset of spring and the blossoming of flowers. People decorate their homes with flowers, prepare traditional dishes, and visit temples to offer prayers.

Sajibu Cheiraoba

Sajibu Cheiraoba is the Manipuri New Year festival, celebrated on the first day of the Sajibu month in the Manipuri calendar. The festival marks the beginning of a new agricultural cycle and is celebrated with the preparation of a special dish called “Chak-Hao,” made from fermented soybean. People also perform traditional dances and offer prayers to the deities for a prosperous year ahead.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs