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Re: New Year
itirta@neumann.une.edu.au (I Made Tirta) wrote:
>Hallo there ...
>Can anyone help me about information on New Year (Caka/Icaka Year)
>celebration in India ?
>
>In Bali, this New Year (ICaka 1918, I supposed), was celebrated
>on March the 21st 1996, the day is called NYEPI (silent day).
>Is there any such celebration in India or else where ?
>
>Thank you very much for your information.
>
>Shanti ...
>
>Regards
>
>Made
>--
Dear Made:
yes, in India,those who follow the chandramana(lunar) calendar celebrated
their Ugadi(NEW year day) on the first day after new moon, on Mar 20,
1996. This custom is most prevelant in Karnataka, Andhra and Maharashtra.
On this day in addition to the special pujas, wearing of new clothes,
etc., a mixture of neem flowers and molasses(actually brown sugar) is
partaken.and a reading of the panchanga (calendar) is also observed.
Happy new year -sincerely yours, Narahari Achar
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