As the Hindu month of Chaitra begins, and the season of spring is ushered in, people from across various states are engulfed into the spirit of festivity as the Hindu New Year begins. The Indian cultural mélange is reflective in the way Hindus from various states of India celebrate their new year in different ways and some cases on different days.
Marking the beginning of the season of spring, which washes away the gloomy and dull winter days, with a sense of vigor and prosperity, Hindus believe that this season also marks the beginning of bright days in their life and offers a fresh start. This ideology is also reflected in the celebrations, as people clean their houses, and deck it up with fresh flowers, colorful rangolis, and mango leaves. An important tradition that is observed in unison across traditions is also that of smearing the entrance of the house with fresh cow dung as it keeps bacteria at bay and prevents stray grass from growing in the season of bloom.
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