Mesadi

April 14 - TUESDAY

in 17 days

Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)

"Bengal's New Year bringing fresh starts with vibrant processions, traditional attire, and sweet delicacies."

The Bengali New Year celebrated with traditional rituals, processions, and cultural programs.

Traditions:

Participating in colorful Mangal Shobhajatra processions with masks and figurines
Opening new business ledgers (Halkhata) and settling old accounts
Enjoying traditional Bengali sweets like rasgulla and sandesh

The Mangal Shobhajatra parade was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.

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