CHETI CHAND or Sindhi New Year is observed by the Sindhi community every year. It is an annual festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. This festival is celebrated by Sindhis across the country to commemorate the Patron Saint Jhulelal, also known as Uderolal’s birthday. Usually, Cheti Chand is observed on the second day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha, or the second day of the Sindhi month of Cheti. The festival corresponds to the months of March and April on the Gregorian calendar.
Cheti Chand 2023: Date
Cheti Chand Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Cheti Chand Muhurat 06:33 PM to 07:16 PM
Pratipada Tithi Starts at 10:52 PM on Mar 21, 2023
Pratipada Tithi Ends 08:20 PM on Mar 22, 2023
Cheti Chand 2023: History And Significance
According to the Hindu calendar, Cheti Chand is celebrated on the second day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. Most of the time, it is celebrated one day after Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. The Sindhi community celebrates the festival of Cheti Chand to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishta Deva Uderolal who is popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of Sindhis.
There are various legends associated with the celebration of Cheti Chand. According to Drik Panchang, the exact year of the birth of Saint Jhulelal is not known but he was born during the 10th century in Sindh. This was the time when Sindh came under the rule of Sumras. Sumras were tolerant of all other religions. However, a tyrant named Mirkshah was threatening Sindhi Hindus to either convert to Islam or face death.
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Cheti Chand 2023: Quotes To Share
Cheti Chand is the beginning of a new year. May this new year bring you lots of happiness and prosperity. Happy Sindhi New Year 2023.
May the Jhulelal bestow you with peace, harmony, and abundant success in your life. Happy Cheti Chand 2023.
The new year reminds us to let go of the bad things and start afresh. May this year be full of positivity and contentment for you. Happy Cheti Chand and Sindhi New Year 2023.
On this occasion of Jhulelal Jayanti, may Jhulelal give you enough strength to cross all the hurdles in your life and shine as the brightest star. Happy Cheti Chand 2023.
Cheti Chand is a festival of happiness and joy. Let us enjoy the feasts and spend some good time with our loved ones to make this occasion a memorable one. Happy Sindhi New Year 2023.
Forget the sadness and let go of the negativity of the past. A new year means new beginnings so let us focus on the bright side of life and cherish every good moment. Happy Cheti Chand 2023.