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Pahela Baishakh is the first day of Bengali New Year, as the year begins with the month of Baishakh. For the Bengali people 'pahela' means ‘the first day’ and Baishakh is considered as the most prosperous month. So, the people who undertake a new business select the day of Pahela Baishakh as an inaugural day.
In 1585 A.D., the Bengali calendar was introduced in India by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He realized the demand of a proper calender to maintain a consistency in the calculation of dates and months. After making a calender known as Tarikh-e-Elahi, Akbar started the system of celebrating Navabarsha or Pahela Baishakh.
On the day of Pahela Baishakh, people worship lord Ganesh and Laxmi in the their traditional manner and after that they start their work. People buy new dresses and sweets for the celebration of Pahela Baishakh and they share that with their family and friends. Pahela Baishakh is all about celebrating the first day of the Bengali New Year with happiness and serenity. It is believed that the rest of the year will pass the way you pass the day of Pahela Baishakh.
People visit their relatives as well as friends on Pahela Baishakh. During this festival, the whole country rejoices in the festive mood and enjoy their holiday with near and dear ones. 'Baishakhi Mela' is one of the famous fairs which occur on the month of Baishakh.
Pahela Baishakh is considered as a Bengali Festival as it is mainly celebrated by the people of Bengali culture. If you want to collect more information on Festivals, go through the pages of .
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