What is Pahela Baishakh if not a dawn of hope?

 

Pohela Boishakh 2025: Commonly known as the Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh will be celebrated on April 15, Tuesday.

Pohela Boishakh 2025: Introduction

Celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand and Assam, the spring harvest festival is known by several names. Tamil New Year or Puthandu, Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, Vishu and Bihu - all refer to conclusion of spring harvest season.

Meaning of Pohela Boishakh: Understanding the Cultural Significance

The day marks the end of spring harvest season and is celebrated as the first day of the Bengali calendar.

Pohela Boishakh 2025: Date and time

Pohela Boishakh will celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, according to Drik Panchang while the moment of Sankranti will be observed at 03:30 AM on April 14, Monday.