Gujarati New Year 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

Gujarati New Year 2025: Date, Time, and Significance

Gujarati New Year 2025: Also known as Gujarati Samvat New Year, is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Kartik month, coinciding with Annakut Puja or Govardhan Puja. This day marks the start of Gujarati Vikram Samvat 2082.

In Gujarat, the New Year is closely linked to Diwali celebrations. The day symbolizes closing old account books and inaugurating new ones, a ritual called Chopda Pujan. During Chopda Pujan, traditional account books (Chopda) are offered to Goddess Lakshmi to seek blessings for a prosperous financial year. Auspicious symbols are drawn in the new Chopda to ensure success and wealth in business.

Gujarati New Year usually falls on the same day as Annakut Puja, which celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over Indra. It is a time for families and businesses to come together, offer prayers, and begin the year with spiritual and financial blessings.

• Chopda Pujan: New account books are decorated with sacred symbols and offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
• Annakut Offerings: Food prepared from cereals, lentils, and vegetables is offered to Lord Krishna.
• Family Celebrations: Homes are decorated, prayers are offered, and blessings are sought for health, wealth, and prosperity.

Gujarati New Year is not just a festival; it is a blend of spiritual devotion, cultural tradition, and business prosperity. Observing these rituals ensures a blessed and successful year ahead.