New Year: 3 definitions

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New Year means something in Christianity, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: archive.org: South Indian Festivities

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 the sign Aries of the Zodiac. The people call the occasion Chaitra Vishu Punyakalam or sacred occasion.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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