Naya
Barsha
New
Year
Photo: Sulav shrestha
The
New Year in Nepal starts on Baishakh. Baishak is the first month of Bikram
Sambat offifial Calendar of Nepal. It is a solar calendar and based on ancient Hindu traditions. It gets
its name and starting date from the legendary king Vikramaditya of Ujjain. There
are 12 months, but the number of days in each month changes each year and can
go up to 32. This means there is no need for a leap year. Nepal celebrates nine different new years in
different times of year. Baishak 1st falls in mid April. In other
words Nepal is a live example of unity in diversity. People of different cast
and culture live in Nepal. New Year is a fun day celebration.
We celebrate each of them with same zeal and
enthusiasm. However, Baishakh 1st is regarded as national New Year, the
country’s official calendar year starts this day.
People plan some things different in this day visit
bisket jatra, temple, parents house, visit 22 dhara mela, new destination tour
and travel in this day. Friends and family gathers and organize picnic or day
out. Venue and Parks across the country are full of people with
celebration events. People make new resolution this day. Students plan
their study schedule for the year. Similar to the traditions of a new year festival, Bikram Sambat is
celebrated parties, family gatherings, the exchange of good wishes and
participation in rituals to ensure good fortune in the coming year.
