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President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Gujarati New Year on Thursday.
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Gujarati New Year on Thursday.
साल मुबारक! भारत और दुनिया भर में रहने वाले हमारे सभी गुजराती भाईयों और बहनों को नव वर्ष की बधाई और शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आगामी साल हमारे परिवारों में खुशियां, शांति और समृद्धि लाने वाला हो — राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द
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— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2018
New Year greetings to all Gujaratis.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2018
May the coming year lead to the fulfilment of all your aspirations. May everyone be healthy and happy.
Saal Mubarak!
Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas, marks the beginning of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar.
The day is observed by worshiping the Govardhan Hill, as according to legends, Lord Krishna worshiped the hill in order to protect the people of Mathura city in Uttar Pradesh from heavy rain.
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On this day, homes of Gujarat natives are decked up with lights and flowers to celebrate the occasion. They also visit temples to pray for a good start to the year.
Gujarati New Year also coincides with Govardhan Puja celebrations in North India, which takes place on the next day of Diwali every year. (ANI)