New Vikram Samvat will start from March 30: Date, Significance, and Regional Celebrations Across India
Hindu New Year, or Vikram Samvat, is celebrated as marking the start of the new year in the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival bears symbolic meanings for newness, prosperity, and cultural heritage and is celebrated with high spirits in different parts of India. Each region has its own set of customs, rituals, and specific means of welcoming the New Year.
In 2025, the Hindu New Year will be celebrated on March 30, with different communities celebrating the day in their unique traditions.
Regional Celebrations of Hindu New Year 2025
Every area in India has places where its own becomes differently colored for another new photograph of its diverse culture. Here is what all states have to say about celebrations:
- Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra, Goa)
This festival starts from Gudi Padwa, celebrated by Marathi as well as Konkani Hindus, commemorating the victory of good over evil.
People hoist a Gudi (decorated flag) outside their houses, preparing puran poli as well as displaying beautiful rangolis.
Date: March 30, 2025
- Ugadi (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka)
Ugadi is also known as Yugadi, marking the Telugu and Kannada New Year.
All the families celebrate an important dish, Ugadi Pachadi, prepared with all six tastes that symbolize life’s differing emotions.
Date: March 30, 2025
- Chaitra Navratri (North India)
The birth of the New Year in North India is ushered in by Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival meant for the benevolent Goddess Durga.
Devotees fast; Kalash is installed, and prayers are offered.
Dates: March 30 – April 7, 2025
- Puthandu (Tamil Nadu)
Puthandu in Tamil Nadu connotes new beginnings, bestows a sense of optimism, and harbors renewal in all senses.
Decorate homes with Kolam (or rangoli), go to temples, and produce some of the delicious festive dishes.
Date: April 14, 2025
- Cheti Chand (Sindhi Community)
New Year to Sindhis, Cheti Chand also rejoices Jhulelal Jayanti.
Sindhi families prepare Sindhi food, worship, and bless themselves with success.
Date: March 30, 2025
- Navreh (Kashmir)
Navreh has been dedicated to Goddess Sharika; therefore, the new year in Kashmir becomes Navreh.
Families do religious rites and cook special dishes.
Date: April 14, 2025
- Sajibu Nongma Panba (Manipur)
The Manipuri Hindus New Year is known as Sajibu Nongma Panba.
For families, this refers to the time for joining in feasts and prayers, marking the beginning of a new year.
Date: March 30, 2025
During the Hindu New Year, there is joy, reflection, and buoyancy in the community. Each area manifests this joyful event in its ways- from the lively Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra to the larger-than-life Ugadi in South India to the sanctity of Navreh in Kashmir.
March 30, 2025, would be a day of multiple celebrations. It would be a day when families and communities come together in honor of their traditions, blessings, and step into a new year with faith and enthusiasm.
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