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

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

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Home Minister Amit Shah also extends wishes

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

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Gujarati New Year

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

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