Ashadi Beej
As per Hindu calendar month of Aashaadh. Kutch People celebrated on Saturday Ashadhi Beej, A Kutchi New Year. which also heralds the beginning of Kutchi New Year. that begins on the second day of Ashad. If the current indigenous calendar year 2073 for the Kutchi New Year already turned 2073 today.
The Kutchi people celebrate Kutchi New Year on Ashadi Beej, that is 2nd day of Shukla paksha of Aashaadha month of Hindu calendar. As for people of Kutch, this day is associated with beginning of rains in Kutch, which is largely a desert area. Hindu calendar month of Aashaadh usually begins on 22 June and ending on 22 July.
Ashadi Beej 2016 Date. – Ashadi Beej is on July 6. Vikram Samvant 2073 begins from July 6, 2016 in Kutch region.
Ashadi Beej or Ashadhi Bij is observed on the second day of the shukla paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashada month – It is the Kutchi New Year. This Hindu New Year is observed in the Kutch region in Gujarat . In 2016, Ashadi Beej is on July 6. Vikram Samvant 2073 begins from July 6, 2016 in Kutch region.
Ashadi Beej is mostly a traditional affair and is observed in homes. Relatives, friends and neighbors join in the festival.
Today, many organizations are also giving importance to the day and organize satsangs, musical competitions and other cultural programs.
Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and other regional deities are worshipped on the day.
Note – In other parts of Gujarat , Hindu New Year is on the day after Diwali – Kartik Shukla Paksha 1.