Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Wow, I didn't know that the Vedic New Year....started on this day...? I would have thought it was on the first day that the Sun begins it's movement into Aries, in the Spring.... Though this day, does seem to coincide with the Spring equinox which is celebrated as a very important day in Western Astrology. Does anyone know the relationship between this day, described below and the day the Sun moves into Aries, for the first time...? Sincerely, Mark Kincaid "Sri Janaardana Kalianandaswami" <baba1008 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:33:48 -0000 RBSC : Happy New Year, it's 5106 or 2061 or 1926 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada - Hindu lunar new year day (March 21, 2004) The Hindu lunar new year is celebrated on the first day of the bright half of the lunar month of Chaitra. The Hindu lunar new year is also known as Navreh in Kashmir; Varsha Pratipada or Nav Samvatsar in Punjab and the Hindi- belt region of North India; Gudi Padva in Maharashtra and Goa; (Chandramana) Yugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; Sajibu Nangmapanba in Manipur; Cheti Chand to the Sindhis; and Hari Raya Nyepi in Bali, Indonesia. Today begins the 5106th lunar year of Kaliyuga. For dating purposes, the Vikram Samvat and Shalivahana Shaka eras, honoring prominent kings within the Kaliyuga, are commonly used. Today we welcome year 2061 of the Vikram Samvat called "Hemalambi" and year 1926 of the Shalivahana Shaka named "Taarana." It is believed that on this day: 1. The universe was created by Brahma 2. Lord Ram was coronated in Ayodhya, after returning from exile 3. The Kaliyuga began (in 3102 BCE) 4. King Vikramaditya ascended the throne of Ujjain upon defeating the Shakas (in 58 BCE) 5. King Shalivahana ascended the throne of Pratishtana upon defeating the Shakas (in 78 CE) The lunar new year day is also the beginning of the nine-day festival of Chaitra Navaratri in honor of Para Shakti, and the nine-day recitation of the Ramayana preceding Ram Navami. It was also on the lunar new year day that the Arya Samaj was founded by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati (in 1875 CE). In Bali, Nyepi is observed as a day of absolute silence - no action is performed, no noise is made. Even the airport is shut down for the day. May the new year find you all in much happiness, prosperity and health. May the new year also bring much-needed reforms to the Hindu world. Sarve bhavantu sukhinah Sarve santu niraamayaah Sarve bhadraani pashyantu Maa kaschid dukha bhaagbavet Aum shanti shanti shantih 2nd post -: UGADI (new year) FESTIVAL :- The Hindus celebrate their new year according to two systems known as CHANDRAMANA and SAURAMANA. Those who follow the lunar calendar observe Chandramana and those who follow the solar calendar observe Sauramana. This year Chandramana Ugadi is on 21-03-2004, and Sauramana Ugadi is on 13-04-2004. Hindus observe their new year in a simple way. They take a special bath applying oil to the body in the morning and perform pooja of their family deity. They keep the almanac in front of the deity when they do pooja. Then, they read the salient features of the new year from the almanac. Afterwards, they eat a small piece of neem leaf and jaggery mixture as a wish for a long life with full of health and prosperity. Sweets and other delicious foods are prepared and enjoyed. There is a cycle of sixty years called samvatsaras in the Hindu systems and each year is called by a name. The other features of each year are --- a)Two ayanas -- Uttarayana and Dakshinayana. Uttarayana denotes the movement of the Sun and the Moon towards the north. Dakshinayana denotes the movement of the Sun and the Moon towards the south. b)Six seasons in each samvathsara. c)twelve months in each samvathsara, d)two fortnights -- Suksla paksha and Krishna paksha in each month Sukla paksha denotes the movement of the moon from new moon day to full moon day. Krishna paksha denotes the movement of the moon from fullmoon day to new moon day. Hindus observe a number of festivals dedicating themselves to various rituals to lead a happy and prosperous life. The name of this New Year is TAARANA. This wishes all a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Love baba 3rd post or ps ( you choose ) "Very Very Happy Healthy and Prosporous New Year" On the Happy Occasion of : "Gud'hee Paad'avaa" or "Yugaadee" of Shaalivaahana Shake 1926 : Taaraka Naama Samvatsara : This year has some special significances as follows : 1) The "Gud'hee Paad'avaa" or "Yugaadee" has a Special significance. It falls on "21st March" the Central Point (12 Hours of Day & 12 Hours of Night ) of "A_Fala_Ayana" : The Six Months Period (3 Jan to 3 July) in which, the Earth moves Farther Away from the Sun, (due to it's "Alipta_Kala" - Elliptical Orbit). During the Six Month's Period (3 July to 3 Jan) of "Pra_Fala_Ayana", the Earth moves Closer to the Sun. 2) On The "Chaitra Porn'imaa", the "Moon rise in India" is associated with almost simultaneous Entry of Moon into the "Chitraa" Star Constellation. 3) There is an "Adhika Maasa" in "Shraavan'a". ("Shraavan'a" is considered as one of the Most Holy Months.) To send an email to: / <?subject=Unsub scribe> Terms of Service <> . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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