Kutchi people around the world celebrate their New Year on Ashadi Beej, the second day of the shukla paksha or waxing phase of moon in month of Ashad.
Ashad month generally falls in June - July of English Calendar.
As for people of Kutch, this day is associated with beginning of rains in Kutch, which is largely a desert area.
In 2011, Kutchi New Year is on July 3. Vikram Samvant 2068 begins from from July 3, 2011.
Note – In other parts of Gujarat, Hindu New Year is on the day after Diwali – Kartik Shukla Paksha 1.
Once again we wish all Kutchi's around the world Happy New Year !!!
Ashad month generally falls in June - July of English Calendar.
As for people of Kutch, this day is associated with beginning of rains in Kutch, which is largely a desert area.
In 2011, Kutchi New Year is on July 3. Vikram Samvant 2068 begins from from July 3, 2011.
Note – In other parts of Gujarat, Hindu New Year is on the day after Diwali – Kartik Shukla Paksha 1.
Once again we wish all Kutchi's around the world Happy New Year !!!
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