New Year Celebration In Different States Of India | New Year across India

The traditional New Year’s Day varies from state to state in this diverse country. Different regions observe New Year’s Day on a different date as decided by the traditional (solar/ lunar) calendar. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the multi-cultural Bharat celebrates not one, but many New Year’s Days known by various names like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Puthandu, Vishu, Navreh, etc. in various parts of India. Their New Year’s traditions reflect the rich cultural diversity of the country.