Jur Sital (Maithili New Year)
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The New Year of Mithila, on Mesha Sankranti in mid-April. Elders bless the young by putting cool water on their heads, trees and plants are watered, and food cooked the day before is eaten.
New YearEastern India
| Where | Mithila region of Bihar |
|---|---|
| When | Mesha Sankranti (about 14 April) |
| Calendar | Solar (Mithila calendar) |
What people do
- Sattu is eaten the day before (Satuain).
- Water blessings and watering of trees.
Significance
A wish for a cool, healthy summer and a good year.
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