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For most people in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu and where Jodi365.com\u2019s India office is based, one event comes instantly to mind when they think of April 14.\u00a0 It is the first day of the Tamil New Year and is also known locally as Tamil Puththaandu<\/em> or Varsha Pirappu<\/em>.\u00a0 However, Tamil New Year is not the only festival celebrated on this day.\u00a0 April 14 is a public holiday in a number of other states in India and South-East Asia.\u00a0 Take a look.<\/p>\n

Orissa: Mahavishuba Sankranti<\/em> \/ Meru Sankranti<\/em> \/ Pana Sankranti<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pana Sankranti<\/em> is the first day of the Oriya New Year. The festival gets its name from a drink made that day, of water and misri<\/em> and called pana<\/em>. The pana<\/em> is filled in a pot that hangs on tulsi<\/em> or basil. \u00a0A hole is made at the bottom of the pot, allowing the pana<\/em> to drip down in a manner symbolizing rain. The festival culminates with the Meru Yatra<\/em>, a cultural extravaganza put up by the people.<\/p>\n

Kerala: Vishu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vishu<\/em> is a predominantly Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala. \u00a0The Vishukani<\/em>, or \u2018first sight\u2019, is a ritual arrangement of auspicious articles signifying prosperity and well being and one is expected to see this arrangement first upon waking up on Vishu<\/em>. \u00a0Vishu sadhya<\/em> is a feast served on this day, with a spread of sweet porridge\u2013like Vishu kanji<\/em>; rice cake, Vishu kata<\/em>; neem pickle, Veppampoorasam<\/em>; and sour mango soup, Mampazhapulissery<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\nImage courtesy of mohan_ayyar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bengal: Pohela Baisakh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The first day of the Bengali New Year is a day for cultural activities, new beginnings \u2013 for individuals and businesses \u2013 and expressing gratitude. On this day, people, clad in traditional attires, take part in the Probhat Pheri<\/em> processions early in the morning to welcome the New Year. \u00a0Shops, stores and offices are decorated with flowers, garlands, and auspicious mango leaves. People offer puja<\/em> and prayers to Goddess Kali. \u00a0Fairs and expos are the festival\u2019s major attractions.<\/p>\n

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A dance performance at a Pohela Baisakh fair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Kazi_Agaz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Assam: Rongali<\/em> \/ Bohag Bihu<\/em> \/ Mesadi<\/em> \/ Vaisakhadi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bohag Bihu<\/em>, also Assamese New Year is a harvest festival. The second day of the festival, which is celebrated on April 14, is called Manu<\/em> (man) Bihu<\/em>.\u00a0 On this day, delicacies and fineries are prepared in reward for people\u2019s hard work throughout the year. Folk songs called Husorisare sungto<\/em> welcome the Southwestern monsoon. Assamese delicacies such as pitha<\/em>, larus,<\/em> and jolpan<\/em> are also prepared on this day.<\/p>\n

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A group of Bihu dancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Rita_Willaert<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

India: Ambedkar Jayanthi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This day commemorates the birth anniversary of the Indian constitution\u2019s father and avowed Buddhist, B.R.\u00a0Ambedkar. Statues of Dr. Ambedkar, who was also a leader of the supposedly backward classes, are garlanded and people across classes and castes worship him as their savior. This day is also celebrated by Indian Buddhists.<\/p>\n

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A rare photograph of the Ambedkar Jayanthi celebrations in 1985.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Triratna_Photos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bihar: King Ashoka\u2019s Birth Anniversary<\/strong><\/p>\n

In December 2015, the Government of Bihar announced a festival commemorating King Ashoka\u2019s birth anniversary on April 14. While historians have criticized the Government for taking history into its own hands, the latter has cited the Buddhists\u2019 celebration of \u2018Enlightenment Day\u2019 on April 14 as their justification.<\/p>\n

Nepal and India: Jude Sheetal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jude Sheetal<\/em> is the first day of the Maithili New Year. \u00a0Celebrated in the Mithila region spreading across Nepal and India, the festival celebrates the birth anniversary of the Himalayan King Salhesh or Sailesh. In every Mithila village, a Rajaji gahwar<\/em>, or \u2018Rajaji\u2019s abode\u2019 is installed wherein people do puja<\/em> and offer prayers.<\/p>\n

Myanmar: Thingyan Water Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Thingyan Water Festival takes place a day before the Myanmar New Year. \u00a0On this day, people wear their traditional clothes and participate in games and cultural activities. They also dance to local music while throwing water on each other. This act is a symbol of the washing away of all misfortunes from the previous year. The highlight of this day is the ceremonious release of birds and fishes, symbolizing the excellence of freedom.<\/p>\n

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On the day of the Water Festival in Rangoon, Myanmar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Sophia_&_Tobias<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka: Aluth Aurudu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Aluth Aurudu <\/em>is the first day of the Sri Lankan New Year and marks the end of harvest and spring. The day begins with house cleaning and the lighting of an oil lamp. Consuming the kiribath<\/em>, a porridge made of milk and rice, marks the first transaction of the New Year. Small oil cakes called kavum<\/em> and crisp sweetmeats called kokis<\/em> are the delicacies prepared on this day.<\/p>\n

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A spread of kiribati, kavum and kokis served on Aluth Aurudu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Mithra_Weerakone<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Laos: Lao Songkran<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lao Songkran<\/em>, also known as Pi Mai<\/em>, is the festival celebrating the New Year according to the Laos calendar. On this day, perfume, scented water and elaborate flower arrangements are prepared to be offered to monks by the people for blessings of life and peace. Lao music called molam<\/em> and the traditional dance called lamvong<\/em> are performed. \u00a0Sand is moulded into stupas and mounds, which are decorated and presented to monks. The Miss Pimai Lao, a beauty pageant held ever year on Lao Sangkron, is a major attraction.<\/p>\n

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Participants of the Miss Pimai beauty pageant on Laos Sangkron.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Sam_Sith<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Cambodia: Virak Vinabat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Virak Vinabat<\/em> is the second day of the Cambodian New Year, which is called Choul Chnam Thmey <\/em>in the Khmer language.\u00a0 On this day, people make charitable contributions to the less fortunate, including low-income families and the homeless. As a mark of respect and gratitude, people conduct a dedication ceremony to ancestors at local monasteries.<\/p>\n

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Members of a family\u00a0offering incenses, flowers and perfumed water to monks on the second day of \u00a0Khmer New Year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image courtesy of Sam_Sith<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How do you<\/em> plan to mark April 14?<\/p>\n

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Editor’s note:<\/p>\n

If you are single this new year, here are some things you can do: 10 Ways for Singles to Begin the New Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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