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New Year |
| New Year in India is celebrated with great fanfare and glory. It has become more than a tradition to celebrate New Year with family, friends and relatives amidst music, dance and loads of merrymaking. 1st January is celebrated as the New Year day in India according to the Gregorian calendar. Both the New Year day as well as the New Year Eve is celebrated for their distinct characteristics. New Year Eve falls on the 31st December and people organize parties, prepare delicious delicacies and enjoy thoroughly. |
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Organizing picnics, bar-be-que and outings are also common on this day. The private parties generally begin late in the night and people eagerly wait for the clock to strike 12 at midnight so as to wish one another- Happy New Year.
On the New Year day, numerous organizations and institutes enjoy a holiday. Restaurants, banquet halls and public places are all full with people who have gathered to welcome a New Year. Even the cold weather in December throughout India, fails to dampen the spirits of the people! On New Year Day visiting friends and relatives and exchanging New Year cards and gifts are also commonly seen throughout the country. Some of the best places to visit during New Year in India are Goa, Mumbai, and New Delhi among others.
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| This is the modern way of celebrating the New Year. However, to capture the true essence of the New Year celebrations in the country, it is mandatory that one takes part in the regional New Year festivities. Yes! In India, the different states celebrate New Year in the different parts of the year. Primarily New Year in India is celebrated around Baisakhi that falls in the month of April. Bengal, Assam, Punjab and even in the south Indian states, New Year is celebrated around this time and is also known by a variety of names. Bihu, Vishu, Poila Boisakh and various other names have been given to the account of New Year. Whatever may be the name, the inherent spirit is the same everywhere… wishing for a prosperous New Year ahead to all, merrymaking and loads of fun.
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