Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.

About the AshadhiBij

• Ashadhi Bij is 2nd day of Shukla paksha of Aashaadha month, of Hindu calendar.
• This is an auspicious day for farming communities in Northern India especially in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and some other places.
• This marks the beginning of the new year by the Kutchi People in Gujarat.
• Ashadhi Bij is celebrated to predict the monsoon. During this, lend is checked by the experts to check the moisture in the atmosphere.
• It is done to predict the suitability of the crop for the land.
• On this occasion, Rath Yatra is celebrated.