Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Bihu are symbols of spring and rejuvenation of nature: Governor

Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati participated as Chief Guest in the celebration of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Bihu at Raj Bhavan on 9.04.2024.

The Hindu Vikram Samvat is 57 years ahead of the English calendar year, i.e., currently 2081 is going on. According to Brahma Purana, the universe was created on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada and on the same day the time calculation also started in India. This New Year, nature feels new, mango trees start bearing fruits from the buds, old leaves are scattered and blooming anew.

The Governor expressed happiness on the occasion of ‘Ugadi’, a traditional festival symbolizing the beginning of a new era and a new beginning. He said that this festival symbolizes spring and rejuvenation of nature, hence it is celebrated with various rituals and customs such as wearing new clothes, decorating houses with mango leaves and rangoli, preparation of festive food, prayers, offerings, greetings and blessings.

About these festivals, the Governor said that India celebrates various harvest festivals in different regions, each of which has its own distinctive customs, traditions and significance such as Baisakhi festival celebrated in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, Mesadi of Karnataka, Pana Sankranti of Odisha and Vishu, the celebration of Malayali New Year in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

He then remarked on the uniqueness of the celebration held tonight that it is an inter-cultural regional festival and hence it is an apt reminder that beyond the boundaries of customs, language and religion, we are all part of one nation, sharing a commitment to build a country where we can not only break the boundaries of our differences but also celebrate our cultural differences together.

Ugadi

Ugadi is the New Year’s Day for the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The word “Ugadi” comes from the Sanskrit words “yuga” (age) and “adi” (beginning).

Bihu-Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam. It is celebrated three times a year:Bohag Bihu is celebrated in April and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.

Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is the New Year’s Day for the people of Maharashtra. The word “Gudi” means “flag” and “padwa” means “first day”.

 There are a total of 12 months in the Hindu calendar which are as follows- Chaitra, Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha, Paush, Magh and Phalguna.



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