When Is Hindu New Year 2025? Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Puthandu And More – News18
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The Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat, starts on March 30, 2025, celebrated with festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Puthandu, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Nongma Panba.
Hindu New Year, also called the Vikram Samvat, starts with the arrival of the month of Chaitra and is decided by the Hindu lunar calendar. (Images: Shutterstock)
Hindu New Year 2025 Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Pawda, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Puthandu And More: Most people around the world begin a new year on January 1, following the Gregorian calendar. But the New Year is celebrated differently in India. The Hindu New Year, also called the Vikram Samvat, starts with the arrival of the month of Chaitra and is decided by the Hindu lunar calendar.
It marks the arrival of a new year for the Hindus, which is celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm across the country. This year, the Hindu New Year begins on March 30.
While all of India celebrates this day with great happiness, symbolising new beginnings, different communities in India celebrate the occasion in their own unique way, following their culture and tradition. Here’s a look at how different states in India celebrate the Hindu New Year.
Gudi Padwa: Maharashtra and Goa
Konkani and Marathi Hindus mark the new year as Gudi Padwa. The term Gudi refers to Lord Brahma’s flag, whereas Padwa means the first day of the new moon phase in the Hindu calendar. The festival is traditionally celebrated by hoisting a Gudi (a flag-like structure), typically outside one’s house.
On this day, people decorate their houses with flowers, mango leaf torans, and rangolis and enjoy delicacies like modak, shrikhand, and puran poli with family and friends. The festival will be celebrated on March 30.
Ugadi: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana And Karnataka
The festival of Ugadi, also called Yugadi, marks the beginning of the Telugu New Year, which is mostly celebrated in Southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
On this day, people traditionally draw vibrant designs and cook a dish called Ugadi Pachadi to celebrate.
Ugadi will also be celebrated on March 30.
Chaitra Navratri: North India
In North India, the start of the Hindu New Year is observed as Chaitra Navratri. The nine-day festival is observed by establishing a kalash and an idol of Goddess Durga in homes. Devotees keep a fast on all nine days and offer prayers.
Chitra Navratri will begin on March 30 and end on April 7, 2025.
Puthandu: Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, the Hindu New Year is marked by celebrating Puthandu, which marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar. According to mythology, Lord Brahma began the process of creation on this day, making it an auspicious occasion for new beginnings. This year it will be celebrated on April 14.
Cheti Chand: Sindhi Community
For Sindhis, the Hindu New Year is known as Cheti Chand, which is also celebrated as Jhulelal Jayanti. The festival marks the arrival of spring and harvest season. Traditional Sindhi dishes are prepared to mark the special occasion.
The Sindhi New Year will be celebrated on March 30.
Navreh: Kashmir
Kashmiri Hindus mark the beginning of the Kashmiri New Year by celebrating Navreh. The Kashmiri Pandits dedicate the festival to their Goddess Sharika, a form of Goddess Durga.
Navreh will be celebrated on April 14.
Sajibu Nongma Panba: Manipur
Some communities in Manipur welcome the Hindu New Year by celebrating Sajibu Nongma Panba, which means the first day of the month of Sajibu. People celebrate the occasion with much fanfare and get together with their extended family to enjoy food together.
It will also be celebrated on March 30, 2025.
