परिचय
गुजराती नया साल, जिसे बेस्टु वरस भी कहा जाता है, दीवाली के अगले दिन मनाया जाता है और यह विक्रम संवत की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है। यह खुशी, समृद्धि और नए आरंभ का समय होता है। लोग नए कपड़े पहनते हैं, मंदिर जाते हैं, शुभकामनाएँ देते हैं और एक समृद्ध वर्ष का स्वागत करते हैं।
तारीख: बुधवार, 22 अक्टूबर, 2025
विक्रम संवत: 2082
महत्व: दीवाली के बाद गुजराती नया साल की शुरुआत
यह नए आरंभ, समृद्धि और आध्यात्मिक विकास का प्रतीक है।
नए व्यवसाय, निवेश और लेखा-जोखा शुरू करने के लिए अति शुभ दिन माना जाता है।
पारिवारिक और सामुदायिक संबंधों को मजबूत करने का अवसर।
स्वास्थ्य, धन और खुशियों के लिए प्रार्थनाएँ और पूजा की जाती है।
दीवाली के अगले दिन: घर और कार्यस्थल को साफ करें, रंगोली सजाएँ और दीपक जलाएँ।
नए कपड़े और खरीदारी: नए वस्त्र पहनना शुभ माना जाता है।
मंदिर दर्शन: स्वास्थ्य, समृद्धि और सफलता के लिए मंदिर जाएँ।
व्यापार और लेखा-जोखा: कई व्यवसाय नई किताबें (चोपड़ा पूजा) शुरू करते हैं।
भोजन और मिठाइयाँ: पारिवारिक मिठाइयाँ जैसे चाकली, फाफड़ा और घेघरा।
शुभकामनाएँ और उपहार: मित्र और परिवार के बीच बेस्टु वरस की शुभकामनाएँ और उपहार।
जल्दी उठकर पवित्र स्नान करें।
घर और कार्यस्थल को साफ और सजाएँ।
माँ लक्ष्मी और भगवान गणेश की पूजा करें।
दीपक और अगरबत्ती जलाएँ।
नए कपड़े पहनें और परिवार एवं मित्रों से मिलें।
पारंपरिक भोजन और मिठाइयाँ साझा करें।
यदि आप व्यवसायी हैं, तो नई पुस्तिका या व्यवसाय की शुरुआत करें।
“आपको गुजराती नया साल 2025 की ढेरों शुभकामनाएँ। बेस्टु वरस मुबारक!”
“यह नया साल आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ, स्वास्थ्य, समृद्धि और सफलता लाए।”
Gujarati New Year also known as Bestu Varas is celebrated the day after Diwali. It marks the beginning of the new year in the Vikram Samvat calendar a traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar.
In 2025 Gujarati New Year will be observed on Wednesday October 22 aligning with the first day of the Kartika month in the Vikram Samvat calendar.
Bestu Varas signifies new beginnings prosperity and spiritual growth. It is considered an auspicious day to start new ventures and seek blessings for the upcoming year.
While the core customs remain consistent regional variations include different styles of rangoli unique sweets and specific community events that reflect local culture and traditions.
One popular legend associated with Bestu Varas is the lifting of the Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers from torrential rains symbolizing divine protection and community strength.
Begin by cleaning and decorating your home with rangoli and torans. Set up an altar with idols or pictures of deities and light diyas to create an auspicious environment.
Offer prayers to deities seeking blessings for health wealth and happiness. Recite mantras and perform rituals with devotion and sincerity.
Many businesses perform Chopda Pujan where account books are worshipped to seek prosperity and success in the new financial year.
Light diyas around your home to dispel darkness and evil. Bursting crackers is a traditional practice symbolizing joy and celebration during the festival.
Prepare and offer prasad like sweets and fruits to deities. Distribute prasad among family members and neighbors fostering a sense of community and sharing divine blessings.
Bestu Varas emphasizes the victory of righteousness over evil. Devotees engage in prayers fasting and rituals to strengthen their spiritual consciousness and invite divine protection.
Observing Bestu Varas rituals including fasting and cleanliness promotes physical and mental well-being. The night-long vigilance and disciplined practices encourage a healthy lifestyle.
It is believed that worshipping deities and following the rituals bring prosperity wealth and abundance into one’s life. Lighting lamps symbolizes attracting positive energy and fortune.
Performing puja and lighting diyas on Bestu Varas is said to ward off evil forces and negative energies. The festival ensures safety health and well-being for the household.
Bestu Varas strengthens community ties as families friends and neighbors come together to celebrate. Sharing sweets participating in prayers and collective festivities reinforce social bonds.
Plan Bestu Varas celebrations by cleaning the house gathering puja items and arranging the lighting of diyas and distribution of prasad to ensure a smooth and meaningful observance.
Involve family members in decorating performing puja and distributing prasad. This encourages participation and strengthens family and community bonds during the festival.
Stay awake during the evening rituals and prayers to honor deities. Participation in jagran or devotional activities enhances spiritual experience.
Share prasad and festive treats with family friends and neighbors. This act of sharing spreads happiness blessings and fosters community harmony.
Take time to reflect on the cultural spiritual and social importance of Bestu Varas. Understanding its deeper meaning enhances devotion and personal growth during the festival.
Gujarati New Year also known as Bestu Varas is celebrated the day after Diwali. It marks the beginning of the new year in the Vikram Samvat calendar a traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar.
In 2025 Gujarati New Year will be observed on Wednesday October 22 aligning with the first day of the Kartika month in the Vikram Samvat calendar.
Bestu Varas signifies new beginnings prosperity and spiritual growth. It is considered an auspicious day to start new ventures and seek blessings for the upcoming year.
While the core customs remain consistent regional variations include different styles of rangoli unique sweets and specific community events that reflect local culture and traditions.
One popular legend associated with Bestu Varas is the lifting of the Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers from torrential rains symbolizing divine protection and community strength.
Begin by cleaning and decorating your home with rangoli and torans. Set up an altar with idols or pictures of deities and light diyas to create an auspicious environment.
Offer prayers to deities seeking blessings for health wealth and happiness. Recite mantras and perform rituals with devotion and sincerity.
Many businesses perform Chopda Pujan where account books are worshipped to seek prosperity and success in the new financial year.
Light diyas around your home to dispel darkness and evil. Bursting crackers is a traditional practice symbolizing joy and celebration during the festival.
Prepare and offer prasad like sweets and fruits to deities. Distribute prasad among family members and neighbors fostering a sense of community and sharing divine blessings.
Bestu Varas emphasizes the victory of righteousness over evil. Devotees engage in prayers fasting and rituals to strengthen their spiritual consciousness and invite divine protection.
Observing Bestu Varas rituals including fasting and cleanliness promotes physical and mental well-being. The night-long vigilance and disciplined practices encourage a healthy lifestyle.
It is believed that worshipping deities and following the rituals bring prosperity wealth and abundance into one’s life. Lighting lamps symbolizes attracting positive energy and fortune.
Performing puja and lighting diyas on Bestu Varas is said to ward off evil forces and negative energies. The festival ensures safety health and well-being for the household.
Bestu Varas strengthens community ties as families friends and neighbors come together to celebrate. Sharing sweets participating in prayers and collective festivities reinforce social bonds.
Plan Bestu Varas celebrations by cleaning the house gathering puja items and arranging the lighting of diyas and distribution of prasad to ensure a smooth and meaningful observance.
Involve family members in decorating performing puja and distributing prasad. This encourages participation and strengthens family and community bonds during the festival.
Stay awake during the evening rituals and prayers to honor deities. Participation in jagran or devotional activities enhances spiritual experience.
Share prasad and festive treats with family friends and neighbors. This act of sharing spreads happiness blessings and fosters community harmony.
Take time to reflect on the cultural spiritual and social importance of Bestu Varas. Understanding its deeper meaning enhances devotion and personal growth during the festival.