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    Pahela Baishakh is the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 14th in Bangladesh and April 15th in parts of India. It marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and the harvest season. The festival originated during Mughal rule when the Bengali calendar was established, starting the new year with rituals of paying dues and exchanging gifts. Today, celebrations include cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, visiting temples, greeting each other, enjoying special foods, and participating in cultural programs that showcase Bengali heritage and traditions. Pahela Baishakh celebrates Bengali culture, identity, and the unity of all people.

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    Pahela Baishakh is the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 14th in Bangladesh and April 15th in parts of India. It marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and the harvest season. The festival originated during Mughal rule when the Bengali calendar was established, starting the new year with rituals of paying dues and exchanging gifts. Today, celebrations include cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, visiting temples, greeting each other, enjoying special foods, and participating in cultural programs that showcase Bengali heritage and traditions. Pahela Baishakh celebrates Bengali culture, identity, and the unity of all people.

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    Pahela Baishakh is the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 14th in Bangladesh and April 15th in parts of India. It marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and the harvest season. The festival originated during Mughal rule when the Bengali calendar was established, starting the new year with rituals of paying dues and exchanging gifts. Today, celebrations include cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, visiting temples, greeting each other, enjoying special foods, and participating in cultural programs that showcase Bengali heritage and traditions. Pahela Baishakh celebrates Bengali culture, identity, and the unity of all people.

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    Pahela Baishakh is the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 14th in Bangladesh and April 15th in parts of India. It marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar year and the harvest season. The festival originated during Mughal rule when the Bengali calendar was established, starting the new year with rituals of paying dues and exchanging gifts. Today, celebrations include cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, visiting temples, greeting each other, enjoying special foods, and participating in cultural programs that showcase Bengali heritage and traditions. Pahela Baishakh celebrates Bengali culture, identity, and the unity of all people.

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    Pahela Baishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar, which is also the

    official calendar of Bangladesh. It is celebrated on 14 April in Bangladesh and 15


    April in some parts of India by Bengalis of all religions and backgrounds. Pahela
    Baishakh is a festival of joy, culture, and tradition that marks the beginning of a
    new year and a new harvest season.

    The origin of Pahela Baishakh can be traced back to the Mughal era, when Emperor
    Akbar reformed the land tax system and introduced a new calendar based on the solar
    and lunar cycles. The new calendar was called Bangabda or Bengali year and started
    from 1556, the year of Akbar’s accession to the throne. The first day of the new
    year was celebrated by clearing all dues, opening new account books, and exchanging
    sweets among landlords and tenants. Gradually, the festival became a part of social
    and domestic life and a symbol of Bengali identity.

    The celebration of Pahela Baishakh involves various rituals, customs, and


    activities that reflect the rich and diverse culture of Bengal. Some of the common
    features are:

    Cleaning the house and wearing new clothes: People clean their houses and decorate
    them with alpana (colourful patterns made with rice paste) and flowers. They also
    wear new or traditional clothes, such as sarees, panjabis, lungis, and dhutis.
    Women adorn themselves with jewellery and apply alta (red dye) on their feet.
    Visiting temples and offering prayers: People visit temples and mosques to offer
    prayers and seek blessings for the new year. They also perform pujas (worship) at
    home or in public places. Some people also observe fasting or donate to charity on
    this day.
    Greeting each other with Shubho Noboborsho: People greet each other with Shubho
    Noboborsho (Happy New Year) and exchange gifts, cards, or sweets. They also visit
    their relatives, friends, and neighbours to share their joy and goodwill.
    Enjoying special foods and drinks: People prepare and enjoy special foods and
    drinks on this day, such as panta bhat (soaked rice), ilish maachh (hilsa fish),
    bhaja (fried snacks), pitha (rice cakes), payesh (rice pudding), doi (yogurt),
    jilapi (syrup-coated spirals), roshogolla (cheese balls in syrup), etc. They also
    drink water from earthen pots or green coconuts.
    Participating in cultural programmes and fairs: People participate in various
    cultural programmes and fairs that showcase the art, music, dance, literature, and
    crafts of Bengal. The most famous event is the Mangal Shobhajatra (auspicious
    procession), which is organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University
    since 1989. The procession features colourful masks, puppets, banners, and floats
    that depict the heritage and spirit of Bengal. The UNESCO declared this event as a
    cultural heritage of humanity in 20161. Other events include Boishakhi Mela (fair),
    Jatra (folk theatre), Pala Gan (musical drama), Kavigan (poetic duel), Baul Gan
    (mystic songs), etc.
    Pahela Baishakh is a celebration of life, hope, and unity that brings together
    people from different walks of life. It is a time to cherish the past, embrace the
    present, and look forward to the future with optimism and enthusiasm.

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