Auspicious Day of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year

Ashadhi Bij, Kutchi New Year   Kutchi New Year is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon, known as Ashadhi bij or Ashadi Bij. This Hindu New Year is observed in the Kutch region in Gujarat. Ashadi Beej is mostly a traditional affair and is a celebration of rains. Ashadhi bij is an auspicious day for farming communities. The day is celebrated in North India especially in Gujarat, Uttar…

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