Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu, Meshadi, Naba Barsha

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Context

• The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu, which are being celebrated.

Vaisakhi:

• Celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, especially in Punjab and parts of North India.
• Marks the Sikh New Year and commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.
• In Punjab, it's also a harvest festival and a time for community fairs, music, and traditional dances like Bhangra and Gidda.

Vishu:

• Celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala and by Malayali communities worldwide.
• Marks the Malayalam New Year and the beginning of the Malayalam calendar.
• Families wake up to see 'Vishukkani,' an arrangement of auspicious items, as the first sight of the year, believed to bring prosperity.

Bahag Bihu:

• Celebrated in the Indian state of Assam, primarily by the Assamese people.
• Marks the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the agricultural season.
• Celebrated with traditional music, dances like Bihu, feasting, and community gatherings.

Poila Boishakh:

• Celebrated mainly in West Bengal and among Bengali communities.
• Marks the Bengali New Year and is a time for cultural festivities, including music, dance, and poetry recitations.
• People dress in traditional attire, visit temples, and enjoy special dishes like panta bhat (fermented rice).

Vaishakhadi:

• Celebrated in the Indian state of Maharashtra, particularly by the Marathi-speaking population.
• Marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Vaishakh.
• Celebrated with prayers, rituals, and cultural events, often involving traditional folk dances and music.

Puthandu:

• Celebrated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide.
• Marks the Tamil New Year and the beginning of the Tamil calendar year.
• Celebrated with rituals at temples, traditional foods like mango pachadi, and cultural events showcasing Tamil heritage.

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