Nawa Barsha
NepaliAlso known as: Nepali New Year, Navavarsha
Nawa Barsha
About Nawa Barsha
Nawa Barsha is the Nepali New Year, celebrated on Baishakh Sankranti (mid-April) as the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar year.
The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, with families coming together for feasts, prayers, and community gatherings.
In Kathmandu, the famous Bisket Jatra festival coincides with the New Year celebrations.
Nawa Barsha is a time for new beginnings, with people seeking blessings for prosperity and success.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is primarily celebratory with rituals and feasting.
- Wake up early and take a ritual oil bath.
- Wear new clothes and decorate the home.
- Visit temples for special New Year pujas.
- Share festive meals with family and neighbours.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The day is marked by celebration, feasting, and new beginnings.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the home with rangoli and flowers.
- Take a ritual oil bath and wear new clothes.
- Visit temples and perform special New Year pujas.
- Share festive meals with family and community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On Baishakh Sankranti (mid-April), marking the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar year.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.