- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:44 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Cheti Chand 2025: The Sidhi New Year - Cheti Chand is an auspicious celebration honouring the birth anniversary of Patron Saint Jhulelal, also known as Uderolal. Observed on the first day of the Sindhi month of Chet, Cheti Chand falls on the same day as Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year. The Sindhi community actively celebrates this day as the birthday of Varun Dev - the Water God, also revered as Sai Uderolal or Jhulelal, marking the beginning of their new year with festivities and traditions. This year, Cheti Chand will be celebrated on 30th March 2025.
Check out the date, timings, significance and rituals for Sidhi New Year below:
Cheti Chand 2025: Date And Time
- Cheti Chand 2025 Date: 30th March 2025, Sunday
- Pratipada Tithi Begins: 04:27 PM, 29th March 2025
- Pratipada Tithi Ends: 12:49 PM, 30th March 2025
Cheti Chand 2025: Muhurat
The Cheti Chand Muhurat is from 06:38 PM to 07:45 PM on 30th March 2025.
Cheti Chand 2025: Significance
The Sindhi community celebrates Cheti Chand, a significant festival marking the beginning of their New Year. They refer to the first month, ‘Chaitra’ as ‘Chet’ and since every new month starts with the new moon or ‘Chand’, they aptly name the festival ‘Cheti Chand’. Traditionally, people would visit a river or lake to perform a ritual called 'Akho', offering a mixture of rice, milk and flour.
Cheti Chand holds great importance for Sindhis as it commemorates the day Varun Dev emerged as Jhulelal to protect the community from a king who sought to destroy their culture and Hinduism. It's a day of gratitude and prayer for the God of Water, marked by 40 days of prayer, known as Chaliho.
The Sindhi community celebrates Cheti Chand to honour the birth anniversary of Jhulelal - their patron saint, also known as Ishtadeva Uderolal. (Image Source: Freepik)
Cheti Chand 2025: Rituals
On Cheti Chand, Sindhis participate in various customs and traditions. Many take their Behrana Sahib, a collection of items including an oil lamp and sweets, to a nearby river or lake, accompanied by a Jhulelal idol. They light a five-wick wheat flour lamp, sing Pallav to invoke blessings and share prasad after submerging the Behrana Sahib in water.
Sindhis also engage in charitable events, such as donating clothes and distributing food to the poor. They share nutritious meals with family and relatives and greet each other with a special phrase. The Chaliho Saheb tradition involves worshipping the Water God for 40 days, culminating in a Thanksgiving Day celebration.
Another significant custom is the Baharana Sahib procession, featuring a decorated bronze pot with a coconut, surrounded by cloth, flowers and a Jhulelal idol. Participants perform the traditional Sindhi folk dance, Chhej and offer Akho to the Water God. This tradition is rooted in an incident from Jhulelal's life.
The day is also marked by cultural programs, showcasing the rich heritage of Sindhis. Businessmen open new accounts and communities gather at temples or group buildings to worship Jhulelal, sing devotional songs and celebrate the festival with enthusiasm.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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