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Akshaya Tritiya

The Hindu lunar month of Vaisakha has an auspicious celebration known as Akshaya Tritiya that occurs on the third tithi of the brighter half (waxing moon phase). Scriptures indicate that today is a very good day for beginning anything new. In order to bring good luck and chase away the shroud of fear and morbidity from their lives, Hindus enjoy buying gold, silver, and other costly commodities and offering special prayers at home. This day is highly revered by hindu seers and astrologers since it falls under the Rohini Nakshatra, a lucky star.

Akshaya, a Sanskrit term, means "never diminishing" in English. People who worship Laxmi Narayana on this auspicious day by going completely without food benefit from endless sunlight and peace in their lives. This day is regarded as a symbol of achievement and a new beginning in Hinduism. This day, known as Sarva Siddhi Day in Hindu philosophy and culture, is suitable for performing any auspicious ceremony or activity, such as a wedding, housewarming, or buying land, a car, gold, or other precious objects. Due to planetary placement in the horoscope, if a person is unable to locate an auspicious time for their wedding throughout the year, they might fix their wedding date on Akshaya Tritiya without visiting an astrologer.

Numerous marriages are performed on this fortunate day in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orrisa, and Bengal on the idea that doing so prolongs married life.

Observing Akshaya Tritiya: India, a diverse nation, observes Akshaya Tritiya under several names. While the celebration is known as Akha Teej in Rajasthan and Gujarat, Akshaya Tritiya is better known in Chhattisgarh as Akti. Because the sacrifices, japas, pilgrimages, and homas carried out on this auspicious day yield greater rewards than those carried out on any other ordinary day, it is known as Akshaya Tritiya. 

According to legends from several holy texts, Lord Kubera, the God of Wealth, prayed to Goddess Lakshmi on the day of Akshay Tritiya, which resulted in a favourable downpour of wealth, money, and blessings on Him. The Hindu faith adherents adore Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi on this day for this reason. Hindus worship Laxmi, Vishnu, and Ganesh in the morning after taking a bath. We present the gods with flowers, sweet candies, and basil leaves from the tulsi plant. To finish the puja, we chant mantras, perform Vrata Katha, and light the aarti. Additionally, it will have a positive impact if anyone donates money or provides food and clothing to those in need.

According to Vedic literature, reciting the mantra "Om Hreem Hreem Shreem Shreem Laxminarayanabhayam Namah" 108 times will bring good prosperity.

Legends and Meaning of Akshaya Tritiya: • Three lunar days (tithes) are considered to be the most auspicious period according to Hindu event astrology (Muhurta). One of these occasions, known as Sade-Teen (312) Muhurtas, is Akshay Tritiya. According to astrology, it is thought that the Sun and Moon are in their most exalted positions on this day. • The 'treta yuga' began on Akshaya Tritiya, according to the teachings of the Vedic scriptures, and 'Nara Narayana' also took on human form on this day. This day is customarily celebrated as Lord Parashurama's birthday. 'Parashurama', Lord Vishnu's sixth avatar, is said to have taken on human form on this day according to the Puranas.

• According to another mythology, on this day the Goddess Annapurna (Lakshmi) came from the sea and the Ganga, the world's most revered river, fell upon the planet. • Sage Vyasa began narrating the epic Mahabharata chronicle of the great Bharat war on this day, and Lord Ganesh started writing it down. Sudama, Lord Krishna's closest friend, paid Him a sincere visit on this auspicious day. Without anything to give, Sudama carried Poha (puffed rice) with him and gave it to Krishna, but he never mentioned his lack of resources, despite his intention to do so. Upon his return, Sudama discovers that the benevolent Lord Krishna has transformed his hut into a palace.

According to a story from the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna gave the Pandava queen Draupadi an Akshaya Patra while they were exiled in the wilderness. Later, food was distributed to all the hungry people in that area via Akshaya Patra. • Beginning on this day and every four months thereafter, the temple gates are opened for darshan in accordance with the 2,000-year-old custom of the sacred pilgrimage known as "Badrinath." On this day, the revered "Banke Bihari temple" in Vrindavan also opens its doors for visitors to see "Sri Vighraha," the deity's lotus feet.

• In the Indian state of Odisha, farmers begin tilling their fields, and work on the chariots for the famed Rath Yatra gets underway at the Puri temple. Most people fast on this day and honour Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. • According to the Vedic traditions, Akshay Tritiya is a very profitable day for charitable giving; taking a swim in the Ganges on this day is seen to be very auspicious. Starting a new business, as well as purchasing gold or real estate, on this day is seen to be particularly lucky.

• Hindus also think that doing the Shraadh ritual for the ancestors on this day is very lucky. In the name of the ancestors, one must provide grains such as barley, wheat, grammes, sattu, curd rice, and items made of milk. Then, he must give food and dakshina to a pandit (Hindu priest).

A significant spring event for adherents of Sanatana Dharma is Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya is Sanskrit for unending. Because of this, the advantages of engaging in any Japa, Yagna, Pitra-Shraddha, or Daan-Punya (gift of money, food, clothing, or other items) on this day never fade and stay with that person for all time. It is believed that purchases of gold, land, and property made on Akshaya Day will never decrease and will instead increase throughout time. Akshaya Tritiya is said to be an auspicious day free from any malefic effects of planets and the ideal day to begin any auspicious ritual or activities, according to ancient literature and Vedic astrologers.

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MAHA VISHUBA SANKRANTI.

Maha Vishuba Sankranti, also known as Pana Sankranti and Vishuba Sankranti, is the Odia people's traditional new year. The festival is celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists both in the state. The Odia people on this day visit temples, especially Hanuman temples, as it is the birthday of Lord Hanuman too. It is similar to other Hindu new years celebrated in other states of India, such as Vaisakhi in North India, Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal. Maha Vishuba Sankranti, as per the Odia calendar, is the first day of the month of Mesha or the 24th day of Chaitra as per the Indian calendar. It is similar to the month of Baisakh of the lunar calendar.

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Why is Navratri celebrated two times in one year?

Introduction:

Navratri, the vibrant festival celebrated with fervor across India, is known for its colorful dances, devotional songs, and elaborate rituals. But have you ever wondered why Navratri is celebrated not once, but twice in a year? Delve deeper into the fascinating reasons behind this unique occurrence.

Mythological Significance: Navratri, which translates to "nine nights," holds immense significance in Hindu mythology. According to ancient texts, there are two major Navratris celebrated annually: Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri.

Chaitra Navratri falls in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in some regions. It commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura after a fierce battle of nine days and nights.

Sharad Navratri, the more widely celebrated Navratri, occurs in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It honors Goddess Durga's triumph over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

Seasonal Significance: The timing of Navratri also aligns with the change of seasons, reflecting the agricultural rhythms deeply rooted in Indian culture.

Chaitra Navratri occurs during the spring season when nature is in full bloom. It signifies rejuvenation, new beginnings, and the onset of the harvest season.

Sharad Navratri, celebrated during the autumn season, is considered particularly auspicious as it coincides with the Navratri celebrated during the month of Ashwin in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is believed that during this time, the divine energy is at its peak, making it an ideal period for spiritual practices and worship.

Regional Variations: While the essence of Navratri remains the same, there are regional variations in how it is celebrated. In some parts of India, Navratri is observed with grand processions, while in others, it is marked with fasting, prayers, and elaborate rituals.

In Gujarat, Navratri is synonymous with Garba and Dandiya Raas, where people come together to dance in colorful attire, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

In West Bengal, Navratri coincides with Durga Puja, a grand festival where intricately crafted idols of Goddess Durga are worshipped with elaborate rituals and festivities.

Conclusion: Navratri, celebrated twice a year with great enthusiasm and reverence, holds profound spiritual, mythological, and cultural significance. Whether it's the vibrant dances of Garba, the solemn prayers offered to the goddess, or the joyous festivities that bring communities together, Navratri serves as a reminder of the eternal battle between good and evil and the triumph of righteousness. Embrace the spirit of Navratri as we honor the divine feminine energy and celebrate the victory of light over darkness, not once, but twice every year.

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Requietio (Ancient Rome)

Richard Allen (Episcopal Church (USA))

Richard Dawkins (Writerism)

Robert Frost (Writerism)

Solitude Day (Everyday Wicca)

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel (Eastern Orthodox)

Tennessee Williams (Writerism)

Theophrastus (Positivist; Saint)

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Lunar Calendar Holidays

Holi, Day 2 (Hinduism) (a.k.a. ... 

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Diamonds Are Forever, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1956) [James Bond #4]

Doug’s 1st Movie (Animated Film; 1999)

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Funplex, by The B-52s (Album; 2008)

Gorillaz, by Gorillaz (Album; 2001)

Hot Tub Time Machine (Film; 2010)

How to Train Your Dragon (Animated Film; 2010)

The Illustrated Man (Film; 1969)

Invincible (Animated TV Series; 2021)

Jungle Drums (Fleischer Cartoon; 1943) [#15]

Just Another Band from L.A., by Frank Zappa (Album; 1972)

Mackerel Moocher (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1962)

Nobody (Film; 2021)

The Nose, by Nikolai Gogol (Short Story; 1836)

Pre-Hysterical Man (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1948)

Pullet Surprise (WB LT Cartoon; 1997)

Quality Street (Film; 1937)

Quantum Leap (TV Series; (1989)

Sahara Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

This Side of Paradise (Novel; 1920)

Sleep Happy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1951)

The Sneetches and Other Stories, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1961)

Titus Alone, by Mervyn Peake (Novel; 1959) [Gormenghast #3]

Transylvania Mania (The Inspector Cartoon; 1968)

Ugetsu (Film; 1953)

The Way, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2013)

What a Life, featuring Flip the Frog (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1932)

Women and Children First, by Van Halen (Album; 1980)

Woody and the Beanstalk (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1966)

The Young and the Restless (TV Soap Opera; 1973)

You Only Live Twice, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1964) [James Bond #12]

Today’s Name Days

Lara, Ludger (Austria)

Emanuel, Goran, Maksima, Montan (Croatia)

Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Gabriel (Denmark)

Imand, Imant, Immo (Estonia)

Immanuel, Immo, Manne, Manu (Finland)

Larissa (France)

Lara, Ludger, Manuel, Manuela (Germany)

Poulios, Sylas (Greece)

Emánuel (Hungary)

Eginardo, Emanuele, Manuel, Quadrato, Romolo, Teodoro (Italy)

Dabrelis, Eiženija, Emanuels, Ženija (Latvia)

Arbutas, Emanuelis, Feliksas, Teklė, Vydmantė (Lithuania)

Gabriel, Glenn (Norway)

Emanuel, Feliks, Larysa, Manuela, Nikifor, Teodor, Tworzymir (Poland)

Gavriil (Romania)

Emanuel (Slovakia)

Braulio (Spain)

Emanuel (Sweden)

Ella, Gabriel, Hnat, Ignatius, Larissa (Ukraine)

Dudley, Geomar, Hunt, Hunter, Huntley, Xiomar, Xiomara (USA)

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Day of Year: Day 86 of 2024; 280 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 13 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 17 (Ji-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 16 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 16 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 26 Green; Fryday [26 of 30]

Julian: 13 March 2024

Moon: 98%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 2 Archimedes (4th Month) [Herophilius]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 8 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of March

Zodiac: Aries (Day 6 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Ehwaz (Horse) [Half-Month 7 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 4.9)

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Holidays 3.26

Holidays

Air Max Day

Asian-American Day of Action

Chard Day (French Republic)

Day to Mourn the Victims of Biological Weapons

Dia Nacional por la Vida la Paz y la Justica (National Day of Life, Peace and Justice; El Salvador)

Epile[sy Awareness Day

Extra Work Day (Hungary)

Festival of Blades (Elder Scrolls)

Fiesta del Arbol (Fete of the Tree; Spain)

Free the Nipple Day

Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness

Good Hair Day (UK)

International Kilt Day

International Procrastination Day [observed]

Jonas Salk Day

Legal Assistants' Day

Leonard Nimoy Day (Boston)

Live Long and Prosper Day

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Martyr’s Day (a.k.a. Democracy Day; Mali)

Medic Alert Day

Meme Creators Day

National Acoustic Soul Day

National Day of Action & Healing

National Day of Life, Peace and Justice (El Salvador)

National Epilepsy Awareness Day

National Guard Day (Ukraine)

National Hug a Ghost Day

National Landon Day

National Ranboo Day

National Science Appreciation Day

National Self-Confidence Day

National Underwriter Appreciation Day (Canada)

National Wayne Day

Plowing Day (Slavic)

Prince Kūhiō Day (Hawaii)

Purple Day (Canada, US)

Solitude Day

Tabaung Full Moon Holiday (Myanmar)

Universal Dole Day

Vulcan Discovery Day (Rogue Asteroid)

Wear a Hat Day

World Climate Day

World Day of Cervical Cancer Prevention

Food & Drink Celebrations

Falafel Appreciation Day

International Vermouth Day

National Nougat Day

National Spinach Day (a.k.a. Spinach Festival Day)

4th & Last Tuesday in March

American Diabetes Association Alert Day [4th Tuesday]

National Fitness Recovery Day [Last Tuesday]

Weekly Holidays beginning March 26 (4th Week)

Tsunami Awareness Week (Alaska) [thru 3.31]

Independence & Related Days

Bangladesh (from Pakistan, 1971)

Kingdom of Trebor (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Paris Commune (Established; 1871)

Republic of Mexico (Proclaimed at Monterey; 1825)

Sokovia (Declared, from Pakistan; 2014) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Nowruz (New Year) [Day 7, Around Spring Equinox] (a.k.a. ... 

Navruz (Tajikistan)

Festivals Beginning March 26, 2024

Ann Arbor Film Festival (Ann Arbor, Michigan) [thru 3.31]

Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.27]

FPSA Annual Conference (Indian Wells, California) [thru 3.28]

WPS Farm Show (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) [thru 3.28]

Feast Days

Basil the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Braulio of Aragon, Bishop of Saragossa (Christian; Saint)

Carista (Day of Peace in the Family; Pagan)

Castulus (Christian; Saint)

Emmanuel and companions (Christian; Saints)

End of Zimber Quattro’s Revenge Week and Day of Reconciliation With All Those Whose Hats Have Been Damaged (Shamanism)

Felicitas (Christian; Saint)

Felix of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Harriet Monsell (Church of England)

Hubert Gravelot (Artology)

Jean-Michel Moreau (Artology)

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (Artology)

Khordad Sal (Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday; Zoroastrian)

Larissa (Christian; Saint)

Ludger (Christian; Saint)

Mabon Ap Modron (God of Youth; Celtic Book of Days)

Macartan (Christian; Saint)

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day (Pastafarian)

Moby (Muppetism)

Nero Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Paul Erdos (Humanism)

Plowing Day (Slavic nations)

Rebirth Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Requietio (Ancient Rome)

Richard Allen (Episcopal Church (USA))

Richard Dawkins (Writerism)

Robert Frost (Writerism)

Solitude Day (Everyday Wicca)

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel (Eastern Orthodox)

Tennessee Williams (Writerism)

Theophrastus (Positivist; Saint)

William of Norwich (Christian; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Holi, Day 2 (Hinduism) (a.k.a. ... 

Day after Doljatra (West Bengal, India)

Dhuleti (Manipur, Odisha; India)

Dolapurnima / Dolijatra / Holika Dahan (Assam, Bihar; India)

Christian Liturgical Holidays

Holy Tuesday [5 Days before Easter]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Luckiest Day of the Year

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky 26 Day (Numerology)

Premieres

Blurred Lines, by Robin Thicke (Song; 2013)

Brannigan (Film; 1975)

Cats Don’t Dance (WB Animated Film; 1997)

Cups, by Ann Kendrick (Song; 2013)

Daffy Rents (WB LT Cartoon; 1966)

Damage, by Josephine Hart (Novel; 1991)

Diamonds Are Forever, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1956) [James Bond #4]

Doug’s 1st Movie (Animated Film; 1999)

Ebony & Ivory, by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (Song; 1982)

Funplex, by The B-52s (Album; 2008)

Gorillaz, by Gorillaz (Album; 2001)

Hot Tub Time Machine (Film; 2010)

How to Train Your Dragon (Animated Film; 2010)

The Illustrated Man (Film; 1969)

Invincible (Animated TV Series; 2021)

Jungle Drums (Fleischer Cartoon; 1943) [#15]

Just Another Band from L.A., by Frank Zappa (Album; 1972)

Mackerel Moocher (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1962)

Nobody (Film; 2021)

The Nose, by Nikolai Gogol (Short Story; 1836)

Pre-Hysterical Man (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1948)

Pullet Surprise (WB LT Cartoon; 1997)

Quality Street (Film; 1937)

Quantum Leap (TV Series; (1989)

Sahara Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

This Side of Paradise (Novel; 1920)

Sleep Happy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1951)

The Sneetches and Other Stories, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1961)

Titus Alone, by Mervyn Peake (Novel; 1959) [Gormenghast #3]

Transylvania Mania (The Inspector Cartoon; 1968)

Ugetsu (Film; 1953)

The Way, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2013)

What a Life, featuring Flip the Frog (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1932)

Women and Children First, by Van Halen (Album; 1980)

Woody and the Beanstalk (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1966)

The Young and the Restless (TV Soap Opera; 1973)

You Only Live Twice, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1964) [James Bond #12]

Today’s Name Days

Lara, Ludger (Austria)

Emanuel, Goran, Maksima, Montan (Croatia)

Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Gabriel (Denmark)

Imand, Imant, Immo (Estonia)

Immanuel, Immo, Manne, Manu (Finland)

Larissa (France)

Lara, Ludger, Manuel, Manuela (Germany)

Poulios, Sylas (Greece)

Emánuel (Hungary)

Eginardo, Emanuele, Manuel, Quadrato, Romolo, Teodoro (Italy)

Dabrelis, Eiženija, Emanuels, Ženija (Latvia)

Arbutas, Emanuelis, Feliksas, Teklė, Vydmantė (Lithuania)

Gabriel, Glenn (Norway)

Emanuel, Feliks, Larysa, Manuela, Nikifor, Teodor, Tworzymir (Poland)

Gavriil (Romania)

Emanuel (Slovakia)

Braulio (Spain)

Emanuel (Sweden)

Ella, Gabriel, Hnat, Ignatius, Larissa (Ukraine)

Dudley, Geomar, Hunt, Hunter, Huntley, Xiomar, Xiomara (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 86 of 2024; 280 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 13 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 17 (Ji-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 16 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 16 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 26 Green; Fryday [26 of 30]

Julian: 13 March 2024

Moon: 98%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 2 Archimedes (4th Month) [Herophilius]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 8 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of March

Zodiac: Aries (Day 6 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Ehwaz (Horse) [Half-Month 7 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 4.9)

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Interesting Facts About Nepal

Nepal is a South Asian country, a favorite destination for mountaineers and adventure travelers. The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest being the pride of the country, Nepal has a lot to offer. It is the birthplace of Budhha, home to many species of plants and animals and if that is not enough, it has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are some interesting facts about Nepal to make sure you don't miss anything during your time in the country.

1. Most of the highest mountains are in Nepal

Most of the beautiful and highest mountains are in Nepal. The Himalayas in Nepal are the reason why mountaineering and trekking in Nepal are so popular all over the world. Nepal is characterized by its incredible mountain range. Mount Everest at 8848 meters above sea level is the highest mountain in the world and the most famous in the world.

2. Unique Flag

Nepal is the only country in the world that has a flag that is not a square, which is why its three-sided flag is unique. The flag of the Himalayan nation consists of two red triangles joined by a blue border. The upper triangle is composed of the moon and the lower triangle is the sun. It shows that the country will last a long time as long as the sun and stars will be in the sky. It is believed that the standard value of this flag is more than 2000 years.

3. The Calendar is different from the other countries

Unlike the Gregorian calendar used in the West, the Nepalese calendar or Bikram Sambat includes both a lunar calendar and a solar calendar, so every year the first day of the year varies, but it always starts on the day first of April.

4. Birthplace of Gautam Buddha

The founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Nepal. Buddha was born as the head of the Shakya dynasty - Siddhartha Gautam. His birthplace is preserved in Lumbini, Nepal, inside the Maya Devi temple. Lumbini is the holiest place for Buddhists in the world.

5. Kumari Goddess

In Nepal, these Kumaris, or "living goddesses", are pre-teen girls who are considered the universal manifestation of female power, incarnations of the goddess known as Taleju, a Nepali name for Durga. As children, they live in temples, are taken to the water during festivals, and are worshiped by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists. They leave when they grow up.

6. The Brave Gurkhas

The people of Nepal are known for their bravery all over the world. The Nepali Gurkha army has been an important part of the British army since 1815 when the British East India Company received a peace treaty after suffering heavy casualties during the invasion of Nepal. The name Gurkha comes from Gorkha. "It is better to die than to be a coward" is the motto of the famous Gurkha army in Nepal.

7. Home of wild and rare animals

Nepal has the national park of Chitwan (Heart Forest), which is a sanctuary of amazing animals such as snow leopard, Asian rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Ganges river dolphin, king cobra, Indian python, red panda, elongated tortoise, monitor lizards, crocodiles, and gavials. Faced with the threat of poaching, the park has implemented conservation and relocation measures, as it is home to the few remaining populations of the Asian horned rhino and is one of the last refugees of the Bengal tiger.

8. The Country has never been occupied

The other interesting fact about Nepal is it does not celebrate Independence Day. Some people find this strange because many other countries hold big parties on their Independence Day. However, this is because Nepal was never occupied by another nation. The locals have never had to free themselves from foreign occupation, which makes the celebration of Independence Day unnecessary.

9. Capital city was formerly a Lake

Another interesting fact about Nepal is that Kathmandu is not the original city. Kathmandu is a lake according to Nepalese mythology and scientific studies. Devoted Nepalese believe that the lake emptied instantly one day and gave way to the new town.

10. Perfect for thrilling outdoor activities

Nepal is the perfect country for adrenaline-rush seekers. In fact, the area is suitable for various outdoor activities. They form a large part of the tourism industry. You can go paragliding and enjoy Nepal from a bird's eye view. Hiking or mountain climbing is another popular activity that people use to visit the city. Bungee jumping, mountain biking, and kayaking are other activities you can cross off your list of things to do in Nepal.

Conclusion

Nepal is a beautiful country with endless beautiful landscapes, beautiful mountains, and enchanting lakes with diverse flora and fauna in the country. Therefore, traveling to Nepal appeals to tourists and travelers from all over the world. Nepal is known for its beautiful mountains and natural beauty. Although there are many other things to know about this beautiful country, which will not fail to surprise you.

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Total Lunar Eclipse

08. November. 2022

16th Degrees of Taurus

Penumbral Eclipse begins - 8:02 AM

Maximum Eclipse - 10:59 AM

Penumbral Eclipse ends - 13:56 AM

Some cities where at least part of the total eclipse is visible

* Detroit, Michigan, USA

* San Francisco, California, USA

* Guatemala City, Guatemala

* Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA

* Havana, Cuba

* Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

* Bangkok, Thailand

* Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia

* Seoul, South Korea

* Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

* Manila, Philippines

* Chicago, Illinois, USA

* Tokyo, Japan

* Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

* New York, New York, USA

* Los Angeles, California, USA

* Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico

* Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

* Yangon, Myanmar

* Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Some cities where partial eclipse is visible

* São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

* Buenos Aires, Argentina

* Santiago, Chile

* New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Eclipses are extremely powerful and defining celestial events.

Energies can be felt months in advance and for a substantial time after the perfection of the transit.

from book Astrology Munda

“ When any of the luminaries are eclipsed ( Earth), it occasions scarcity of the fruits of the earth and chiefly of corn and such things as are usually grown in every year.”

“ An eclipse in Taurus denotes ruin of houses and ancient buildings, divisions and hatred amongst the clergy, and they shall excite tumults.”

“ In the second decan it denotes the death of some queen of some region under Taurus, and a scarcity of seeds and <the> bareness of the earth.”” (Venus ruled Taurus)

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How Makar Sankranti is Celebrated in 7 Different States in India

While festivals like ‘Diwali’ are celebrated across India with great joy and celebration, “Makar Sankranti” has great cultural, historical, and spiritual significance, which is only enhanced by the sheer variety it takes in a country rich in diversity.

Various Names of Sankranti in India

Sankranti is celebrated in almost all parts of India with distinct names. Here are some examples.

Thai Pongal (Tamilnadu)

Uttarayan (Gujarat)

Lohri (Punjab)

Poush sôngkrānti (Bengal)

Suggi Habba (Karnataka)

Makara Chaula (Odisha)

Maghi Sankrant (Maharashtra and Haryana)

Magh/Bhogali Bihu (Assam)

Shishur Saenkraat (Kashmir)

Khichdi Parv (UP and Bihar)

Is there any other Indian festival that has such variety in just the name?

Why is Makar Sankranti Celebrated?

Makar Sankranti marks the first day of the sun’s transit into Makara (Capricorn zodiac sign), marking the end of winter and the beginning of warmer and longer days. If Sankranti Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, it is called “Angarki Chaturthi” and is considered highly auspicious.

Makara Sankranti is the only Indian festival that is celebrated according to solar cycles, while most festivals follow the lunar cycle of the Hindu calendar. Hence, it almost always falls on the same Gregorian date every year (14th January), and rarely does the date shift by a day or so.

Common Rituals of Makar Sankranti

Sankranti is celebrated usually for 3 to 4 days, with each day having a set of rituals associated with it.

Kite flying — The sky is filled with colorful kites during the day and sky lanterns at night.

Folk songs and dances around bonfires, which are called “Bhogi” in Andhra Pradesh, “Lohri” in Punjab and “Meji” in Assam.

Harvesting of crops like new paddy and sugar cane.

People bathe in holy rivers, especially the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. This is believed to wash off past sins.

The offering of prayers for success and prosperity to the Sun god, who is regarded as the symbol of divinity and wisdom.

Some of the world’s largest pilgrimages like “Kumbha Mela”, “Gangasagar Mela” and “Makara Mela” are held.

Exchange of food made with jaggery and til (sesame seeds) keeps the body warm and provides oil, which is needed as winter dries up the moisture from the body.

1. Maharashtra

People celebrate Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra by exchanging til-gud as tokens of goodwill. People greet each other “तिळगुळ घ्या, आणि गोड-गोड बोला (til-gud ghyaa, aani goad-goad bola)” meaning, ‘Accept these sweets and utter sweet words.’ The underlying thought is to forgive and forget the past ill-feelings, resolve the conflicts, speak sweetly and remain friends. Women come together and perform a special ‘Haldi-Kumkum’ ceremony.

2. Gujarat

Makar Sankranti is known as “Uttarayan” in Gujarat and is celebrated for two days. The first day is Uttarayan, and the next day is Vasi-Uttarayan (Stale Uttarayan). The Gujarati people celebrate it with -

“Patang” — kites,

“Undhiyu” — a spicy curry made with winter vegetables, and

“Chikkis” — sweets made with til (sesame), peanuts and jaggery. They are a special festival recipe savoured on this day.

The sky is filled with kites as people enjoy two full days of Uttarayan on their terraces. You can hear loud voices screaming “kaypo chhe”, “e lapet”, “phirki vet phirki” and “lapet”, when the kite is cut. And that reminds you of the famous film song –

“Dheel de dheel dede re bhaiya uss patang ko dheel de

Jaisi hi masti mein aaye, uss patang ko kheench de….

Hey… kaipoche, ay lapet….. Teree patang toh gayee kam se”

3. Andhra Pradesh

Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh for three days.

Day 1 — Bhogi Panduga, when people throw away old items into the Bhogi (bonfire).

Day 2 — Pedda Panduga, meaning ‘Big Festival,’ is celebrated with prayers, new clothes, and by inviting guests for feasts. The entrance of the house is decorated with “muggu” designs, i.e. rangoli patterns, filled with colours, flowers, and “gobbemma” (small, hand-pressed piles of cow dung).

Day 3 — Kanuma, is very special for farmers. They worship and showcase their cattle that symbolises prosperity. Cockfighting was also held earlier, but now it is banned.

Day 4 — On Mukkanuma, farmers offer prayers to the elements such as soil, rain, and fire for helping the harvest. People eat meat delicacies on the last day.

4. Punjab

Makar Sankranti in Punjab takes on vibrancy, dance, and colours.

Lohri is celebrated the night before Sankranti or Maghi. The people fondly sing the famous folk song “Sunder mundriye, ho!” and perform “Giddha” , a folk dance by women and “Bhaṅgṛā” by men. They dress in bright colours and dance in a circle around the bonfire.

On Maghi, groups of children move from door to door, singing the folk-song: “Dulla Bhatti ho! Dulle ne dhi viyahi ho! Ser shakar pai ho!” (Dulla married his daughter off and gave a kilo of sugar as a marriage gift).

Savouries like gur rewri, popcorns, and peanuts are exchanged.

Farmers start their financial new year on the day after Maghi.

5. Karnataka

Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Karnataka with a ritual called “Ellu Birodhu” where women exchange “Ellu Bella” (regional delicacies made using freshly cut sugarcane, sesame seeds, jaggery, and coconut) with at least 10 families. At this time, this Kannada saying is popular — “ellu bella thindu olle maathadi” meaning ‘eat the mixture of sesame seeds and jaggery and speak only good.’

Farmers celebrate as “Suggi” or ‘harvest festival’ and decorate their bulls and cows in colourful costumes. Farmers jump over fire along with their bulls, in a ritual called “Kichchu Haayisuvudu.”

6. Kerala

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Kerala as thousands throng to see the Makara Vilakku (flame on Ponnambalamedu hill) near the Sabarimala temple when the Makara Jyothi, the celestial star appears in the sky.

The belief is that Lord Ayyappa Swami shows his presence in the form of this celestial lighting and blesses his devotees.

7. Bihar and Jharkhand

On the first day, people bathe in rivers and ponds and feast upon seasonal dishes (made with tilgud) as a celebration of a good harvest. Kite flying is, again, something to look forward too.

The second day is celebrated as Makraat, when people relish special khichdi (lentil-rice, replete with cauliflower, peas and potatoes), which is served with chokha (roasted vegetable), papad, ghee and achaar.

Makar Sankranti is a festival that makes you look forward to kites, sweets made with sesame seeds and jaggery, prayers, harvest, bonfires, and longer, warmer days. Witness this diverse celebration across the country.

Seniors can participate in the Makar Sankranti activities at Evergreen Club, one of the best social networking apps for older adults and make this festival more enjoyable.

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Year of the Tiger by Adrienne Price

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Did Despicable Me 2 Prophesy 2022 Superbowl?

Wednesday February 23rd 02.23.2022 or 23.02.2022 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 311 days remain Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon Illumination: 55% Darkness: 45% Moon age 24.4 days old.

Where the Cincinatti Bengals crucified at the end of the Superbowl LVI. Well according to Despicable Me 2, the Bengal clad vixen who was a sporty exercise junky, was tranquilized with a Moose dart otherwise known as Fentanyl.

Bengal Tiger comes to mind that dons stripes but the hybridized Bengal Cat is laced with spots like a cheetah or Jaguar. There are many combinations. NOW in case you think I am reaching. Recall that the Director of the Spy network in the movie had the name RAMSbottom. And he and the Bengal clad woman are visible in the last scene across from each other. Even the score was highlighted

in the movie.

Also Strange predictions when 2019 Miss USA winner, Cheslie Kryst, 30 recently interviewed Taylor Swift in November 2021 for Extra news Magazine, they spoke of Cheslie getting a Bengal Cat. She died the day the Bengals won their place in the Superbowl on January 30th, 2022 at 7 AM in Times Square, Hell's Kitchen neighborhood on 42nd Street.

Her tragic fall was only a few days before the Asian New Year of the TIger.

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POHELA BOISAKH OF BANGLADESH

Poila/Pohela Boishakh (Bengali: পহেলা বৈশাখ) is the first day of the Bengali calendar which is also the official calendar of Bangladesh. This festival is celebrated on 14 April in Bangladesh and 14/15 April in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand and Assam (Barak Valley) by Bengalis regardless of religious faith.[2][3][4][5]

The festival is celebrated with processions, fairs and family time. The traditional greeting for Bengalis in the new year is শুভ নববর্ষ "Shubho Noboborsho" which is literally "Happy New Year". The festive Mangal Shobhajatra is organized in Bangladesh. In 2016, the UNESCO declared this festivity organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka as a cultural heritage of humanity.[6]

History and origin

Nomenclature

In Bengali, the word Poila or Pahela (Bengali: পহেলা) means 'first' and Boishakh (Bengali: বৈশাখ) is the first month of the Bengali calendar (Bengali: পহেলা বৈশাখ Pahela Boishakh).[7] Bengali New Year is referred to in Bengali as Nobo Borsho (Bengali: নববর্ষ), where 'Nobo' means new and 'Borsho' means year.[8] [9]

Mughal Emperor Akbar began the celebration of Bengali New Year and officialized the Bengali calendar to ease the tax collection process. Traditional roots

Mughal references

During the Mughal rule, land taxes were collected from Bengali people according to the Islamic Hijri calendar. This calendar was a lunar calendar, and its new year did not coincide with the solar agricultural cycles. According to some sources, the festival was a tradition introduced in Bengal during the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar to time the tax year to the harvest, and the Bangla year was therewith called Bangabda. Akbar asked the royal astronomer Fathullah Shirazi to create a new calendar by combining the lunar Islamic calendar and solar Hindu calendar already in use, and this was known as Fasholi shan (harvest calendar). According to some historians, this started the Bengali calendar. According to Shamsuzzaman Khan, it could be Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, a Mughal governor, who first used the tradition of Punyaho as "a day for ceremonial land tax collection", and used Akbar's fiscal policy to start the Bangla calendar.[10][11]

According to Shamsuzzaman Khan,[12] and Nitish Sengupta, the origin of the Bengali calendar is unclear.[13] According to Shamsuzzaman, it is called Bangla shon or shaal, which are Arabic (سن) and Persian (سال) words respectively, suggests that it was introduced by a Muslim king or sultan."[12] In contrast, according to Sengupta, its traditional name is Bangabda.[13][14] It is also unclear, whether it was adopted by Alauddin Husain Shah or Akbar. The tradition to use the Bengali calendar may have been started by Husain Shah before Akbar.[13] Regardless of who adopted the Bengali calendar and the new year, states Sengupta, it helped collect land taxes after the spring harvest based on traditional Bengali calendar, because the Islamic Hijri calendar created administrative difficulties in setting the collection date.[13]

Vikramaditya references

Some historians attribute the Bengali calendar to the 7th century king Shashanka.[12][13] The term Bangabda (Bangla year) is found too in two Shiva temples many centuries older than Akbar era, suggesting that Bengali calendar existed before Akbar's time.[13] Various dynasties whose territories extended into Bengal, prior to the 13th-century, used the Vikrami calendar. Buddhist texts and inscriptions created in the Pala Empire era mention "Vikrama" and the months such as Ashvin, a system found in Sanskrit texts elsewhere in ancient and medieval Indian subcontinent.[8][15][16][17][18]

In rural Bengali communities of India, the Bengali calendar is credited to "Bikromaditto", like many other parts of India and Nepal. However, unlike these regions where it starts in 57 BCE, the Bengali calendar starts from 593 CE suggesting that the starting reference year was adjusted at some point.[19][20][21]

Contemporary Bengali calendar

In Bangladesh however, the old Bengali calendar was modified in 1966 by a committee headed by Muhammad Shahidullah, making the first five months 31 days long, rest 30 days each, with the month of Falgun adjusted to 31 days in every leap year.[22] This was officially adopted by Bangladesh in 1987. Since then, the national calendar starts with and the new year festival always falls on 14 April in Bangladesh.[22] In 2018-19, the calendar was amended again, with Falgun now lasting 29 days in regular years and to 30 days in leap ones, in an effort to more align with Western use of the Gregorian calendar. However, the date of the celebration, 14 April, was retained.

The Bengali calendar in India remains tied to the Hindu calendar system and is used to set the various Bengali Hindu festivals. For Bengalis of West Bengal and other Indian states, the festival falls either on 14 or 15 April every year. The current Bengali calendar in use in the Indian states is based on the Sanskrit text Surya Siddhanta. It retains the historic Sanskrit names of the months, with the first month as Baishakh.[22]

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House cleaning and shopping

No matter how the other days are going . but it the first day of the bengali calendar which means in the pahela boishak bengalies keep their dress and house nit and tidy

Visiting family and friends

During Pahela Baishakh people visit their families and friends and spend time together. Pahela Baishakh is also known for uniting friends and family.

Main article: Haal Khata

Haal Khata is a festival celebrated on the occasion of Pohela Baishakh in order to complete all the reckonings of last year and open a new ledger. It is observed by the Bengali businesspeople, shopkeepers and traders.

Red-White attire

On this occasion, men are seen wearing red or white Panjabi with traditional designs on them, imprinted or embroidered. Women and young ladies wear red and white saree with blouses and put on flower crowns on their heads. Girls also dress in salwar kameez. They are seen wearing traditional ornaments and accessories along with their dress.

Baishakhi meal

Usually, Bengali people eat Panta Bhat or poitabhat, which is a rice-based dish prepared by soaking rice, generally leftovers, in water overnight. It is popularly eaten with Hilsha Fish and other curries.[23]

Baishakhi rural fair

It is a fair held by the locals of that area where many different things ranging from books to special dishes are sold. Traditionally the fair was held under huge Banayan trees and traders from far across the areas would gather with their goods and toys in the fair. Some rides such as Nagordola (wooden Ferris wheel), are set for kids. Different types of traditional foods are sold out in the stalls such as Jilapi, Sandesh, Soan papdi, Batasha, Khoi (popped rice), Kadma (a candy made of sugar), and so forth. 'Bioscope', a form of the old movie projector, was also a part of the attraction for the youngsters back in days.[24]

Locality

Bangladesh

Mangal Shobhajatra at Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh. UNESCO recognises Mangal Shobhajatra as cultural heritage.[25]

The Bengali New Year is observed as a public holiday in Bangladesh. It is celebrated across religious boundaries by its Muslim majority and Hindu minority.[26] According to Willem van Schendel and Henk Schulte Nordholt, the festival became a popular means of expressing cultural pride and heritage among the Bangladeshi as they resisted Pakistani rule in the 1950s and 1960s.[27]

The day is marked with singing, processions, and fairs. Traditionally, businesses start this day with a new ledger, clearing out the old which often involves inviting loyal customers and offering sweetmeats to them. This festival is called Haal Khata. Singers perform traditional songs welcoming the new year. People enjoy classical Jatra plays. People wear festive dress with women desking their hair with flowers. White-red color combinations are particularly popular.[28]

Bangladeshis prepare and enjoy a variety of traditional festive foods on Pohela Boishakh. These include panta bhat (lightly fermented watered rice), ilish bhaja (fried hilsa fish) and many special tarkari (vegetable curries).[29][28]

In Dhaka

Students of Charukala (Fine Arts) Institute, Dhaka University preparing masks for Pohela Boishakh.

Colorful celebration of Pohela Boishakh in Dhaka The celebrations start in Dhaka at dawn with a rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's song "Esho he Boishakh" by Chhayanaut under the banyan tree at Ramna (the Ramna Batamul). An integral part of the festivities is the Mangal Shobhajatra, a traditional colourful procession organised by the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka (Charukala). According to the history, the rudimentary step of Mangal Shobhjatra was started in Jessore by Charupith, a community organization, in 1985. Later in 1989 the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka arranged this Mangal Shobhajatra with different motifs and themes. Now, the Mangal Shobhajatra is celebrated by different organization in all over the country.[30]

The Dhaka University Mangal Shobhajatra tradition started in 1989 when students used the procession to overcome their frustration with the military rule. They organized the festival to create masks and floats with at least three theme, one highlighting evil, another courage, and a third about peace.[6] It also highlighted the pride of Bangladeshi people for their folk heritage irrespective of religion, creed, caste, gender or age.[6]

In recent years, the procession has a different theme relevant to the country's culture and politics every year. Different cultural organizations and bands also perform on this occasion and fairs celebrating Bengali culture are organized throughout the country. Other traditional events held to celebrate Pohela Boishakh include bull racing in Munshiganj, Boli Khela (wrestling) in Chittagong, Nouka Baich (boat racing), cockfights, pigeon racing.[31]

In Chittagong

Pohela Boishakh celebrations in Chittagong involves similar traditions of that in Dhaka. The students of the fine arts institute of Chittagong University brings the Mangal Shobhajatra procession in the city, followed by daylong cultural activities.[32]

At DC hill & CRB, a range of cultural programmes are held by different socio-cultural and educational organisations of the city. The Shammilito Pohela Boishakh Udjapon Parishad holds a two-day function at the hill premises to observe the festival, starting with Rabindra Sangeet recitations in the morning. In the late afternoon, through evening, Chaitra Sangkranti programme is held to bid farewell to the previous year.[32]

At the Chittagong Shilpakala Academy, different folk cultures, music, dances, puppet shows are displayed.[32]

India

Pohela Baisakh festive meal

Bengali people of India have historically celebrated Poyla Boishakh, and it is an official regional holiday in its states of West Bengal and Tripura. The day is also called Nabo Barsho.[33]

West Bengal

Pohela Boishakh has been the traditional New Year festival in the state, with the new year referred to as the Noboborsho.[8] The festival falls on 14 or 15 April, as West Bengal follows its traditional Bengali calendar, which adjusts for solar cycle differently than the one used in Bangladesh where the festival falls on 14 April.[34]

Notable events of West Bengal include the early morning cultural processions called Prabhat Pheri. These processions see dance troupes and children dressed up with floats, displaying their performance arts to songs of Rabindranath Tagore.[35]

Tripura, Northeast India and Jharkhand

Pohela Boishakh is a state holiday in Tripura. People wear new clothes and start the day by praying at the temples for a prosperous year. The day marks the traditional accounting new year for merchants.[36][37] Festive foods such as confectionery and sweets are purchased and distributed as gifts to friends and family members.[37]

The festival is also observed by the Bengali communities in other eastern states such as Assam.[38]

In Jharkhand, this festival is celebrated with great amusement, especially in the cities of Ranchi, Hazaribag, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Jamtara, Bokaro and Dumka by the Bengali community and other locals.

Celebration in other countries

Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta in Canada celebrates its Heritage Festival (Bengali New Year) in a colorful manner along with other organizations. Bengali people in Calgary celebrate the day with traditional food, dress, and with Bengali culture.[39][40] The Bangabandhu Council of Australia also hosts a Pohela Boishakh event at the Sydney Olympic Park.[41]

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Pohela Boishakh

Poila/Pohela Boishakh (Bengali: পহেলা বৈশাখ) is the first day of the Bengali calendar which is also the official calendar of Bangladesh.

The festival is celebrated with processions, fairs and family time. The traditional greeting for Bengalis in the new year is শুভ নববর্ষ "Shubho Noboborsho" which is literally "Happy New Year". The festive Mangal Shobhajatra is organized in Bangladesh. In 2016, the UNESCO declared this festivity organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka as a cultural heritage of humanity.

History and origin: 

During the Mughal rule, land taxes were collected from Bengali people according to the Islamic Hijri calendar. This calendar was a lunar calendar, and its new year did not coincide with the solar agricultural cycles. According to some sources, the festival was a tradition introduced in Bengal during the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar to time the tax year to the harvest, and the Bangla year was therewith called Bangabda. Akbar asked the royal astronomer Fathullah Shirazi to create a new calendar by combining the lunar Islamic calendar and solar Hindu calendar already in use, and this was known as Fasholi shan (harvest calendar). According to some historians, this started the Bengali calendar. According to Shamsuzzaman Khan, it could be Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, a Mughal governor, who first used the tradition of Punyaho as "a day for ceremonial land tax collection", and used Akbar's fiscal policy to start the Bangla calendar.

The Bengali New Year is observed as a public holiday in Bangladesh. It is celebrated across religious boundaries by its Muslim majority and Hindu minority.[26] According to Willem van Schendel and Henk Schulte Nordholt, the festival became a popular means of expressing cultural pride and heritage among the Bangladeshi as they resisted Pakistani rule in the 1950s and 1960s.[27]

The day is marked with singing, processions, and fairs. Traditionally, businesses start this day with a new ledger, clearing out the old which often involves inviting loyal customers and offering sweetmeats to them. This festival is called Haal Khata. Singers perform traditional songs welcoming the new year. People enjoy classical Jatra plays. People wear festive dress with women desking their hair with flowers. White-red color combinations are particularly popular.[28]

Bangladeshis prepare and enjoy a variety of traditional festive foods on Pohela Boishakh. These include panta bhat (lightly fermented watered rice), ilish bhaja (fried hilsa fish) and many special tarkari (vegetable curries).[29][28]

In Dhaka,

The celebrations start in Dhaka at dawn with a rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's song "Esho he Boishakh" by Chhayanaut under the banyan tree at Ramna (the Ramna Batamul). An integral part of the festivities is the Mangal Shobhajatra, a traditional colourful procession organised by the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka (Charukala). According to the history, the rudimentary step of Mangal Shobhjatra was started in Jessore by Charupith, a community organization, in 1985. Later in 1989 the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka arranged this Mangal Shobhajatra with different motifs and themes. Now, the Mangal Shobhajatra is celebrated by different organization in all over the country.[30]

The Dhaka University Mangal Shobhajatra tradition started in 1989 when students used the procession to overcome their frustration with the military rule. They organized the festival to create masks and floats with at least three theme, one highlighting evil, another courage, and a third about peace.[6] It also highlighted the pride of Bangladeshi people for their folk heritage irrespective of religion, creed, caste, gender or age.[6]

In recent years, the procession has a different theme relevant to the country's culture and politics every year. Different cultural organizations and bands also perform on this occasion and fairs celebrating Bengali culture are organized throughout the country. Other traditional events held to celebrate Pohela Boishakh include bull racing in Munshiganj, Boli Khela (wrestling) in Chittagong

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