DAV CELEBRATES VIKRAM SAMWAT 2081, HINDU NEW YEAR

DAV Centenary Public School, Jaipur Celebrated Hindu New year, Vikram Samwat-2081,

DAV Centenary Public School, Jaipur Celebrated Hindu New year, Vikram Samwat-2081, embracing our cultural heritage and rejoicing in the spirit of togetherness. Current era of Vikram Samvat began in 57 BC. It is celebrated on the first day after the No Moon (Amavasya) in Chaitra Shukala Pratipada (March – April).

Hindu New Year, also known as Vikram Samvat, is celebrated annually by millions of Hindus worldwide, and this year it falls on April 9. The day symbolizes new beginnings and is deemed an auspicious time to embark on new ventures. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which commences the new year on January 1, the Hindu New Year starts with the arrival of the Chaitra month. The year starts with Navratri in the Chaitra month, while the Phalgun month marks the culmination of the Hindu calendar. This week, a colourful array of festivals unfolds, each offering a glimpse into diverse cultures and traditions. On April 9, Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga commences, coinciding with Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand (Jhulelal Jayanti), and Cheiraoba (Sajibu Nongma Pānba), marking the New Year in various regions with unique customs and festivities.

On this auspicious occasion a special assembly was conducted. The assembly included thought for the day, followed by a speech throwing the light of knowledge on the Hindu New year. The school choir presented a group song welcoming the new year. A special hawan was organized, where new students of this session performed hawan along with the principal of the school Mr. A.K. Sharma. The principal shared his views on this auspicious festival and enlightened the students about the importance of the occasion. He in his message appealed to celebrate the new year with great enthusiasm, adopting the great values ​​of Indian culture. He said that in order to stop the blind imitation of western culture, it is necessary that we convey the importance of our culture and its great values to our students. He gave his best wishes to all the teachers, parents and students for the new year and the new academic session and emphasized on the need to keep working for the welfare of the world by understanding our culture and our roots in the new year.