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Hindu New Year, also known as Hindu Nav Varsha, commences today, March 19, 2026, marking the 2083rd vikram samvat. Celebrated across India with diverse names like Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, it signifies rebirth and hope. This auspicious day honors Lord Brahma's creation and is observed with prayers, new beginnings, and festivities.

PATNA: The new year, vikram samvat, 2059, started from Saturday. The day marked the beginning of Vasant Navratra.

In Jamshedpur, the arrival of the Hindu Nav Varsh brought an electrifying atmosphere, signaling the start of vikram samvat. Temples buzzed with throngs of devotees seeking blessings, while the Telugu and Marathi communities joyously marked Ugadi and Gudi Padwa.

RSS has decided to celebrate 'vikram samvat' — the beginning of Hindu New Year — on a grand scale with swadeshi as its theme and asked Hindus to hoist flags with the 'Om' symbol on their houses to mark the day.

Hindu new year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, unfolded across Mumbai with grand parades and traditional observances. Celebrations honored the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' and marked the start of vikram samvat 2083. Other communities also celebrated Ugadi, Cheti Chand, and the upcoming Jamshedi Nowruz and Eid ul' Fitr.

Gujarati New Year 2023, also known as Padwa or Bestu Varas, is being celebrated on November 14. It marks the beginning of vikram samvat 2080. The day holds significance as Lord Krishna saved the people of Gokul from the wrath of Lord Indra by lifting the Govardhan mountain. On this day, Gujaratis perform rituals such as opening new accounting books and worshiping Lord Krishna. They also clean and decorate their homes, visit temples, and distribute sweets to their loved ones.

Equity indices began Samvat 2079 on a positive note on Monday with both sensex and Nifty registering gains across all sectors. The 30-share BSE index jumped 524 points or 0.88% to close at 59,8312. While, the broader NSE Nifty settled 154 points higher at 17,731. In the sensex kitty, prominent gainers were Nestle India, ICICI Bank, L&T, SBI, HDFC, HDFC Bank and Dr Reddy's, spurting as much as 2.92%.

Administrative approval for compensation of Rs 126.70 crore was issued for crop damage in vikram samvat 2078 in Barmer district. It is to be mentioned that in Samvat 2079 (in kharif crop 2021) too there was crop loss in Barmer and 5.

Samvat year 2076 started on a strong note with the sensex closing 192 points higher at 39,250 at the special hour-long trading session on Sunday evening. Infosys, HDFC Bank and Tata Motors were the three top contributors to the index’s rise. On the NSE, the Nifty too closed higher at 11,628 — up 44 points on the day.