When Is Gujarati New Year 2024? Know the Date and Significance of Nutan Varshabhinandan, Also Known As Bestu Varas in Gujarat
Most Lunar calendars start the year on Shukla Paksha Pratipada during Chaitra month and this day is celebrated as Gudi Padwa and Yugadi. However, in Gujarat, the new year starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the month of Kartik.
Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas, Nutan Varsh or Nutan Varshabhinandan, is an important occasion for the Gujarati community in India. This auspicious day is celebrated the day after Diwali, which usually falls in late October or early November. This year, Gujarati New Year 2024 will begin on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This festival marks the beginning of the new year according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, which is primarily used in Gujarat and by the Gujarati community worldwide. This year, Gujarati Vikram Samvat 2081 will begin. Diwali 2024 Start and End Dates: When Is Deepawali? From Dhanteras to Lakshmi Puja, Know Auspicious Timings, Rituals, Shubh Muhurat and Significance To Celebrate the Festival.
The day of Gujarati New Year is celebrated with various rituals, including prayers, family gatherings, and feasting on traditional foods. Many people also visit temples to seek blessings for the year ahead. Scroll down to know more about the Gujarati New Year 2024 date and the significance of the auspicious occasion.
Gujarati New Year 2024 Date
Gujarati New Year 2024 will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Nutan Varshabhinandan Significance
Most Lunar calendars start the year on Shukla Paksha Pratipada during Chaitra month and this day is celebrated as Gudi Padwa and Yugadi. However, in Gujarat, the new year starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the month of Kartik. Gujarati New Year is an auspicious time to close old account books and open new account books. Chopda Pujan 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat: When Is Sharda Puja? Know Auspicious Timings and Significance About the Gujarati Celebration of Diwali Festival.
In the Gujarati tradition, account books are known as Chopda. On this day, new Chopdas are opened in the presence of Goddess Lakshmi, and devotees seek her blessing. The ritual of Chopda Pujan holds great significance where new account books are marked with auspicious symbols to make the financial year profitable.
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