Nepal New Year is celebrated based on the Bikram Sambat calendar, also known as the Nepali calendar. This calendar precedes the Gregorian calendar by about 567 years, so the Nepali New Year typically occurs in mid-April, coinciding with the traditional Hindu festival of Baisakh.
The
upcoming Nepali New Year will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024 (1st Baisakh 2081)
according to the Bikram Sambat Calendar. Every year on the 1st of Baishak,
Nepali people usher in the new year. 2081 marks the start of a fresh cycle in
the Bikram Sambat calendar. The advent of 2081 will be commemorated with great
zeal and customary festivities, as is customary for every Nepali New Year
celebration.
The Nepali
New Year known as "Naya Barsha" or "Navavarsha" in the
local language is a time of joy and celebration, filled with various cultural
traditions. During this festive period, people clean and adorn their homes,
wear new attire, and cook special dishes.
Nepali individuals wish each other a
Happy New Year with the phrase ‘Naya Barsa Ko Subhakamana’ in their native
language.
A
significant tradition during the Nepali New Year involves exchanging greetings
and blessings with loved ones, friends, and neighbors. Many individuals head to
temples to pray for good health, abundance, and happiness in the upcoming year.
Throughout
Nepal, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley, there are cultural and street
festivities during the New Year.
Nepali peoples come together to witness and engage in
traditional dances, music, and other performances on this day.
In essence,
the Nepali New Year signifies a period of rejuvenation, contemplation, and
anticipation of new beginnings. The festive occasion embodies the lively and
diverse representation of Nepal's cultural traditions.
When is
Nepali New Year in 2024?
In 2024,
Nepali New Year falls on Saturday, April 13th (4/13/2024).
Normal Greetings:
- Happy New Year 2081
- Naya Barsha 2081 Ko Subhakamana
- नयाँ वर्ष २०८१ सालको सुभकामना
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