New Year 2023: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance and Celebrations

NEW YEAR 2023: Ganesha says the New Year marks the beginning of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. On this day, people worship Gods and Goddesses in temples, wear new clothes, hug their relatives and close ones, and wish them a Happy New Year.

New Year 2023 Muhurat

• New Year 2023 Date: 14 November
• Puja Muhurat: 3:36 AM to 6:50 AM, and 9:36 AM to 1:46 PM

NEW YEAR IMPORTANCE

Opening a new account and closing the old one is called Chopda. In Chopda Puja, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped so that the coming year becomes more positive, prosperous and fruitful. Apart from this, Goddess Saraswati is also worshiped in Chopda Pujan.

On this day, people write Shubh and Labh on their ledgers so that every work of theirs becomes auspicious and they get profit from every work.

A Swastika is also drawn on the account book. This day holds special significance for businessmen as this day is known as the beginning of the financial year for them and thus they open new accounts on this auspicious day.

HOW IS NEW YEAR CELEBRATED?

1. Before the New Year, people clean their houses and decorate with flowers, lights, and rangoli, prepare different traditional food, special traditional dishes are also prepared for the occasion.
2. People pray to Lord Ganesha and other deities for blessings and good fortune in the New Year.
3. They also take blessings from their elders and visit temples.
4. People exchange greetings and gifts with their friends and family members and wish them a Happy New Year.

New Year is an important cultural and social event for the Gujarati population, reflecting the rich history and customs of the state. It is a time of joy, hope, and new beginnings. Gujarati New Year brings people together to celebrate their culture, traditions, and community.

The most important thing one can do is giving food and clothes to the needy people. Ultimately some sort of blessings will surely take place in your life.

Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla wishes all of you a very Happy New Year. May all your wishes come true and you live a happy and healthy life.