

Preceded by the pre-Yugadi preparations that begin a few days before the actualĭay. Take on new ventures or personal goals for betterment of oneself. It is for this reason that it is considered the best time to Devotees perform rituals and pujas seekingīlessings from God for health, wealth, prosperity, and success in businessesĪnd work as well. Therefore, the day is believed to set things rolling for a fresh and successful The first of all seasons, with plants, shoots, and leaves coming to life and The day also marks the beginning of spring season, which is considered to be Starting afresh with positive expectation is one of the key aspects of Yugadi. People's hearts with joy and contentment. Leaving the past behind and

The origin and initiators for Julian and later modified Gregorian calendar.Ĭelebrations and prayers that follow Lunar New Year’s Day called Yugadi fill Meditated upon as Vyaahriti (emanation) of Brahman even today and follow solarĬalendar based on 365 days based on movements of the Sun. Who are more inclined towards religion attach importance to Sun who is Probably they like more theĬool demeanor and romantic nature of Moon! Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali Hindus Them though Sun was never undermined or left out. Hindu astrologers developed a calendar based on waxingĪnd waning periods of moon and 354 days in a year, convenient to handle for

Rituals focused on birthdays of Gods and Goddesses and Puranic events based on Puranas brought in several celebrations and The Sun's journey in the heavens (sky): VernalĮquinox Autumnal Equinox Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice.Īstrology is a part and parcel of everyday life in India even to this day MostĪncient cultures had festivals based on astronomical events, especially the Sun

Nearly every festival in Hinduism has an astronomical basis.
