PM Modi extends his good wishes on the occasion of Gujarati New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his good wishes on the occasion of the Gujarati New Year on Monday. Writing on the microblogging website Twitter, he prayed for the happiness and good health of the people. Furthermore, he also wished that there would be prosperity. 

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Home Minister Amit Shah also extends wishes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined him in wishing the people on the Gujarati New Year. On Twitter, he said, "Happy New Year to all Gujarati brothers and sisters. Wishing you a happy new year, happiness, prosperity and happiness in your life! Happy new year!"

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The Gujarati New Year

While the 5-day festival of Diwali has already commenced, the Gujarati New Year also known as ‘Bestu Varas’ is usually celebrated on the 4th day. It coincides with the day of Govardhan Pooja and is celebrated on the day after ‘Badi Diwali’. As per the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar, it falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the month of Kartik. It is an important festival for the Gujarati community. At this time of the year, Gujarati businessmen and traders close their old account books and open their new ones. On this occasion, the account book, known as Chopda is worshipped in the presence of Goddess Lakshmi. There is a belief in Gujarati culture that this practice would make the new year profitable. Furthermore, people tend to buy new clothes, decorate their house and distribute sweets on this day.  

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