Want a different style of new year to indulge in this time? Why not start it with Bengali styled Poila Baisakh with Online Temple? This year, it is happening on 15th April, 2025. This occasion is super important to Bengali communities around the world, and it’s no surprise to see why. But, if you want to see it too, go book online pujas with us and we’ll tell you in a while!
All About Pohela Boishakh 2025 – How To Celebrate Bengali New Year In Style!
Are you living in one of these Indian states – West Bengal or Tripura? Are you a Bengali? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you understand the importance Pohela Boishakh holds on the Bengali community. And with all the fairs, cultural events, and feasts happening on this day, we became a fan of it as well. And we’d like you to join us on this beautiful day. But before that happens, you need to know why it is important for the Bengalis.
The Reason Behind Celebrating the Bengali New Year
Taxes were collected based on the Islamic calendar during the Mughal rule. This made things difficult for the population because Hijri is a lunar calendar. It does not coincide with the harvest season either. So, in order to make tax collection easier and transparent, the then ruler Akbar came up with the solution. He took the initiative to introduce the solar Hindu calendar. This was the beginning of the Bengali calendar and Akbar made it prominent in the 15th century.
As we mentioned before, Pohela Boishakh is celebrated as Vaisakhi among the Hindu and Sikh communities. In Kerala, the day is called Vishu. And in Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as Puthandu.
How Bengalis Celebrate Poila Boishakh
This is a regional holiday. People begin their preparations on the day before for this festival. They deep clean their homes, decorate it with rangoli and flowers. After getting their puja samagri online, they put mango leaves on a clay pot’s mouth and top it with a coconut. Then, they worship Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesh, symbols of prosperity and good beginnings respectively.
Poila Baisakh Celebrations in West Bengal and Tripura
On this day, people wear new clothes to visit temples and receive divine blessings. They wish each other happily. Younger people touch the feet of their elders to seek their blessings. Handmade gifts are distributed among closely knit families. Some also enjoy taking it a notch above with expensive gifts from foreign brands. Greeting cards are exchanged as well.
Celebrations by Commercial Places and Educational, Professional Institutions
Owners of commercial outlets and shops open a new ledger on this day. So, it is a special day for them. All merchants across West Bengal and Tripura worship Lakshmi and Ganesh to bless their place of income. They even organise parties for their clients. For educational and professional institutions like schools, colleges and offices, the day is filled with activities instead of the regular work or study. They organise events like competitions or plays. The day is celebrated with wonderful food for everyone.
Conclusion
So, if you want to celebrate the new year Bengali style, don’t shy away from hiring the best group of professional purohits & pandits. We offer professional online temple services and more. Wishing you a very happy New Year 2025 – just in time for Poila Boishakh!
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