Kolkata: In the age of cloud computing and digital accounting, the humble haalkhata — the traditional ledger — has scripted a cultural comeback this Poila Baisakh. Haalkhata marks the ...

Celebrations occur in Bengal, Tripura, and Bangladesh. The day marks the start of the Bengali calendar. Festivities include dance, music, and food. Haal Khata is observed. People wear new clothes.

The name itself means First of Baishakh, the first month of the Bengali calendar. Pahela Baishakh now falls on the 14 of April of the Georgian calendar, and it is a day of joyous celebration in ...

Even today, most farmers in the country sow seeds, harvest crops, and remember their birth dates according to the Bangla calendar. The names of two Muslim rulers are notable in the formalisation ...

The Sankranti moment marking the transition will occur at 3:30 AM on Monday, April 14. The Bengali calendar commences with the month of Boishakh, which aligns with the harvest season. Hence ...

marks the beginning of the traditional Bengali calendar. In 2025, Pohela Boishakh will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, welcoming the Bengali year 1432. The Sankranti moment, which signifies ...

According to Bengali Sakabdi, the first day of the year is considered the most auspicious. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of 'Poila Boishakh' which ...

marks the first day of the Bengali calendar and is one of the most cherished cultural celebrations in Bengal. It symbolises a fresh start—ushering in hope, positivity, and new beginnings.

It all started with a king’s command and the struggles of farmers. But over time, Pohela Boishakh became much more than just a calendar fix—it turned into a celebration of people, pride, and protest.

The day marks the end of spring harvest season and is celebrated as the first day of the Bengali calendar. Pohela Boishakh will celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, according to Drik Panchang while ...