- By Priyanka Munshi
- Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:06 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
POILA Baisakh is one of the most important festivals for the entire Bengali community. It is significant because it marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year. Members of the Bengali community make elaborate preparations for the lovely day, including creating delicious food, making music and dance, getting together with others, and doing a variety of other things.
This year, people from all around the world, mainly Bengalis, will celebrate Poila Baisakh, which is today, April 15, 2023, with a lot of fanfare, opulence, and excitement.
Wearing new clothes, visiting friends, family, and loved ones, as well as indulging in delectable food, are all important parts of Poila Baisakh. On this day, individuals pray for happiness and prosperity and hope for a better future.
Poila Baisakh 2023 History And Significance
Every year on April 15, this day is known as Poila Baisakh, and everyone looks forward to it so they may spend time with their families and loved ones. It is significant to mention that Poila Baisakh is observed in Bangladesh on April 14.
This festival is observed on the same day each year. Additionally, this day is observed in a number of locales, such as West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Assam.
It's intriguing that the Bengali New Year officially begins on this day, and people, particularly those from West Bengal, rejoice greatly on this occasion. Do you understand what Nobo Borsho means? Therefore, the meaning of these two words is that Nobo means "new" and Borsho means "year."
In addition to this, Nobo Borsho is lucky for them to start new businesses, initiatives, and purchases like a home or car. Bengal is where this event is primarily observed. People also say hello to one another, invite friends and family over, prepare a variety of cuisines, and pray to God at temples.