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New Years of India
12 Questions
6 mins
1 Language
Why does India have so many new years?
India has many new years because different regions use different calendars. Some regions use a Solar calendar and some use a combination of Lunar and Solar calendar. However, most of the names of our new years are derived from two months, Chaitra and Vaisakh.
Yes, India officially follows its own calendar too, as well as the Gregorian calendar.
There is a lot in common between Kerala and Kashmir in how they celebrate their new year.
Take this quiz. The 12 questions will showcase the delight of India’s new year celebrations and its calendar traditions.
