Navreh (Kashmiri New Year)
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The New Year of Kashmiri Pandits, on the first day of the bright half of Chaitra. The first thing seen in the morning is a thali of rice, walnuts, flowers, a pen, a mirror and the new almanac.
New YearNorthern India
| Where | Jammu and Kashmir; Kashmiri Pandits everywhere |
|---|---|
| When | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March–April) |
| Calendar | Lunisolar (Saptarishi era) |
| Next date | 7 April 2027 (listed as Chaitra Sukladi) |
What people do
- Thal barun: the thali is prepared the night before and seen first on waking.
- Prayers to Sharika Devi at Hari Parbat in Srinagar.
Significance
Keeps alive the Saptarishi calendar of Kashmir, one of India's oldest.