Gujarati New Year 2024, Its Significance & How to Celebrate

Significance of Gujarati New Year

In Gujarat, Diwali not only illuminates the state with lights but also signals the commencement of the Gujarati New Year. This celebration resonates with immense joy, enthusiasm, and happiness throughout the region, unfolding as Bestu Varas a day after Diwali (on 14th November this year) and aligning with the Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu month of Kartik.

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When is Gujarati New Year 2024?

As per the Hindu calendar, Kartik marks the initiation of the year, with the New Year in Gujarat coinciding with the first bright day of Kartik (Ekam). This auspicious day symbolizes the initiation of the new fiscal year, diverging from New Year celebrations starting in some other parts of India around Spring.

How to Celebrate Gujarati New Year 2024

The celebratory ambiance during Gujarati New Year is characterized by individuals donning new clothes, visiting temples, and reconnecting with friends and relatives. Heartfelt exchanges of New Year wishes, expressed through phrases like “Saal Mubarak” or “Nutan Varsh Abhinandan,” echo the spirit of the occasion.

The sky lights up with fireworks, homes are elegantly adorned, and an air of happiness and festivity prevails. Within households, women prepare delectable sweets and snacks, fostering a sense of community as they share these treats with neighbors.

Auspicious Traditions

Gujarati New Year is considered highly auspicious. On this day, individuals close their old account books and open new ones, known as Chopda. These books are not just financial ledgers; they are worshipped and adorned with auspicious symbols, followed by prayers for a prosperous financial year.

This momentous day coincides with another significant Hindu festival, Govardhan Puja or Annakut Puja, celebrated fervently in various parts of India. It symbolizes a time to leave the past behind, clear misunderstandings, and welcome the new beginning on an auspicious note.

Wishing for a Prosperous New Year

As the Gujarati New Year unfolds, it brings with it the opportunity to forget the past, clear misunderstandings, and embrace a new beginning filled with hope and optimism. May each passing day be filled with success, joy, and prosperity.

સાલ મુબારક! (Happy New Year!)

In extending my warm wishes, I hope that all your endeavors in 2024 are met with success. May your year be adorned with beautiful moments, priceless memories, and abundant blessings.

Wishing for Daily Success and Abundance

May each day of the new year be filled with success, happiness, and prosperity. May it be a year of satisfaction, peace, and abundance.

Embracing New Hopes and Aspirations

Wishing for new hopes, fresh aspirations, and abundant joy in the upcoming year. May the greetings of the new year resonate with laughter, success, and tranquility.

Welcoming 2024 with Joy and Positivity

As we step into the new year, may it be a year of laughter, success, and peace. Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year filled with beautiful memories.

14th November 2024 Special Day

As November 14th approaches, people in Gujarat look forward to Bestu Varas. This regional celebration marks the Gujarati New Year the day after Diwali. The 2024 Bestu Varas coincides with Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the month of Kartik. The date represents renewal and hope. It appreciates Gujarati traditions while looking ahead optimistically. Bestu Varas brings the community together in joy and kinship. It kindles hope that in the next year, this spirit will light the way to a future of harmony, understanding, and prosperity.

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