Different states of India celebrate their New Year in different ways. In general, spring time ushers in the New Year but there are variations and nuances based on the type and importance to calendars- solar, lunar and business cycle.

Spring awakens, blossoms rise,
The year begins with cheer.
Nature’s dawn beneath the skies,
India greets New Year.

Puthandu shines in Tamil land,
With mango, neem, and sweet.
Vishu glows with mirror grand,
Fruits and flowers meet.

Poila Boisakh in Bengal sings,
Ganesh and Lakshmi bless.
Baisakhi crowns Punjab with springs,
Harvest brings success.

Bohag Bihu in Assam sways,
Fields of grain rejoice.
Maha Bishuba Sankranti days,
Odisha lifts its voice.

Ugadi dawns in Andhra bright,
Life’s flavors all entwine.
Karnataka joins the lunar rite,
Moonlit paths align.

Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra flies,
A banner proud and high.
Pratipada marks the lunar skies,
Tradition will not die.

Navreh calls in Kashmir’s vale,
Durga’s nine‑day prayer.
Sacred hymns and holy tale,
Renewal everywhere.

Bestu Varas in Gujarat waits,
The day after Diwali’s flame.
Ledgers open, trade creates,
Govardhan lifts the name.

Solar, lunar, mercantile streams,
India’s dawns appear.
One land, many festive dreams,
Each springtime brings New Year.