Why Bengali New Year begins in Baisakh, while Hindu New Year starts in Chaitra?

This difference comes from a blend of regional customs, astronomical systems, and historical reforms. Here’s a quick breakdown of why Bengali New Year starts in Boishakh: Solar vs Lunar Calendar 🌞 The Hindu calendar used in many parts of India is lunisolar, meaning it’s based on both the moon phases and solar movements. That’s why […]

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