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Welcome the New Year by celebrating Samvatsararambh: Chaitra Shukla Pratipada

Celebrations on the eve of the Western New Year, that is 1st January, is accepted by Hindus as a day of celebration for them as well. They make big plans for this day, with regards to shopping, eating at a restaurant, taking a vacation, etc. And mind you this is not only in big cities, it is also happening in villages, which do not even have the basic amenities of regular electricity and water supply ! By aping the West you are not only destroying your own tradition but are also impressing materialistic values upon the future generation. Hindus are completely in the dark about this fact. This article is therefore meant to highlight these facts.  Difference between 31 st Dec and Chaitra Shukla Pratipada for celebrating New Year. 31 st December Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Day changes at midnight Day changes with sunrise No change in environment   Positive changes in environment No Spiritual and Scientific reasons present Spiritual and Scientifi