Traditional New Year Celebrations In India

By Afiur
December 26, 2025

Ugadi/ Yugadi – Telugu and Kannada New Year

The word Ugadi originates from the Sanskrit word Yugadi, which means a new age.

On this day, people decorate their homes with mango leaves and marigold flowers.

Gudi Padwa – Marathi New Year

The festival marks the arrival of spring in Marathi culture, when people hoist the Gudi Dhwaja.

Traditional festive dishes like shrikhand and Puran Poli are prepared.

The popular actor celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, December 17.

Baisakhi – Sikh New Year

It coincides with the formation of Sikh Khalsa and is celebrated on Vaisakhi’s first day.

Pohela Boishakh – Bengali New Year

In West Bengal, the first day of Vaisakh in mid-April is marked as Pohela Boishak or Nabo Barsh.

Navreh – Kashmiri New Year

Originating from Sanskrit words ‘nava varsha’, Navreh welcomes the New Year in Kashmiri culture.

Bohag Bihu – Assamese New Year

It’s a harvest festival celebrated in the month of the Assamese Calendar around mid-April.

Puthandu – Tamil New Year

The beginning of the Tamil month Chittirai is hailed as the New Year’s Day.

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