With the New Year comes renewed energy and the joy of awaiting the cultural and religious festivals such as Diwali festival, Holi, Dussehra 2025, and Navratri, which bring vibrancy to our lives.

The traditional Gujarati calendar follows Vikram Samvat Calendar system with the exception that instead of Chaitra Sukhladi, the Gujarati people celebrate the day after Diwali as Gujarati New Year.

after the Diwali festivities. In Gujarat this day is also celebrated as the first operational day of the Gujarati New Year. On the day of Labh Panchami, Sharda Pujan is performed by those who failed ...

Other days when banks will be closed include November 2nd, Diwali(Bali Pratipada)/Balipadyami/Laxmi Puja/Govardhan Pooja/Vikram Samvat New Year Day occurs the day after Diwali, honouring King Bali ...