Chaitra Vishu: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: South Indian FestivitiesChaitra Vishu (The Hindu New Year Day).—The Hindu New Year’s Day commences on the first day of the month going by the name Chaitra or Chithirai. It is also called Chaitra Vishu for the reason that it commences in the month of Chithirai or Chaitra. The occasion is said to be an auspicious one because the Sun then enters thesign Aries of the Zodiac. The people call the occasion Chaitra Vishu Punyakalam or sacred occasion.
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Partial matches: Chaitra, Vishu.
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