Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)
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The Bengali New Year, on the first day of Boishakh, celebrated in West Bengal, Tripura and by Bengalis everywhere. Traders open new account books (Haal Khata) and people wear new clothes and visit fairs.
New YearEastern India
| Where | West Bengal, Tripura, Assam's Barak Valley |
|---|---|
| When | 1 Boishakh (14 or 15 April) |
| Calendar | Bengali solar calendar (Bangabda) |
| Next date | 15 April 2027 (Vaisakhadi) |
What people do
- Haal Khata: new ledgers are opened and customers are offered sweets.
- Prabhat pheri (morning processions), cultural programmes and Boishakhi fairs.
Significance
A fresh start for homes and businesses.