Question: In which state Bestu Varas, a New Year celebration was celebrated on November 5?
(a) Gujarat
(b) MP
(c) Assam
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
Recent Context
- Gujarati New Year, dubbed as Bestu Varas, was observed on November 5.
- Related Facts
- As per the Hindu calendar, Gujarati New Year falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of the Kartik month.
- Kartik is the first month of the Gujarati calendar and not Chaitra that is followed in other Indian states.
- Gujaratis across the country celebrated Gujarati New Year on 5 November 2021.
- On the new year which is traditionally known as Varsha Pratipada or Bestu Varas, people prepare new books to keep accounts called the Chopda.
- They also worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and peace in all their doings. It is believed that, the day brings luck and profit throughout the year.
By Kameshwar shukla