Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

Pohela Boishakh, also known as the Bengali New Year, heralds the beginning of the Bangla Calendar with vibrant festivities and cultural traditions. On this auspicious day, people engage in cleaning and decorating their homes to welcome the New Year with freshness and prosperity. Rituals include prayers for good fortune and blessings, with many individuals visiting temples and offering thanks for the year gone by and seeking blessings for the year ahead. Pohela Boishakh is a time for family gatherings, exchanging warm wishes, and partaking in traditional foods and sweets. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Bengal, uniting communities in the spirit of hope, renewal, and cultural pride.