आपको नववर्ष चैत्र शुक्ल प्रतिपदा विक्रम संवत् 2069,की ढेर सारी शुभकामनायें !

Hindu New Year is celebrated according to the Hindu Lunar Calendar- Panchanga. Hindu New Year is popularly known as Vikram Samvat. Current era of Vikram Samvat began in 57 BC. Nav Varsh Samvat is observed in all the major states of North India and is also known as Chaitra Shukladi.

It is celebrated on the first day after the No Moon (Amavasi) in Chaitra Month or Chaitra Shukala Pratipada (March – April).

The Hindi New Year is based on lunar calendar and therefore the date changes every year.Hindu New year Samvat 2069 will start from 23rd March, 2012.

Legend
The story behind the origin of Hindu New Year is related to the legendary Hindu King Vikramaditya who used to rule in 57 BC.

The legend says, once King Gardabhilla, a ruler in 12th century CE seized a nun named Saraswati. She was the sister of the famous Jain monk Kalakacharya. The feeble monk hunted help of the Saka ruler in Sakasthana to conquer Gardabhilla. He was defeated and enthralled by the Saka King.

Though he was released later on but Gardabhilla go off to the forest where he was killed by a tiger. Whenhis son, Vikramaditya grew up he invaded Ujjain and thrust out the Sakas. Thus, to celebrate this event, he observed a new epoch called Vikram Samvat.

The importance

1. All major Indian festivals eg. Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtmi are all celebrated according to the Vikrami calendar.
2. Dates for all auspicious functions are selected according to the Vikrami calendar.
3. It is the time when the harvest is ready and the new grains reach the markets.

Few of the important events on this date - Chaitra Shukla Pratipada - the first day of the new year :
1. Brahmaji started the creation of the universe.
2. The crowning ceremony of Lord Rama.
3. Founding of the Arya Samaj by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

There are many religious, cultural and historic events which have a connection with this date. The importance of this date is great. It is very unfortunate that we have forgotten the significance of this date as also of the Indian dates and calendar. This day is celebrated in parts of the country but lacks the importance that it deserves.

Let us all celebrate this day with pomp and enthusiasm and make an attempt to give back the lost and forgotten glory to this date. Let us try and revive the Indian calendar to whatever extent we can. Wish all your relatives, friends, loved ones a very happy new year. 

आप व आप के परिवार को नववर्ष चैत्र शुक्ल प्रतिपदा विक्रम संवत् 2069,की ढेर सारी शुभकामनायें…