note and a coin, a pen, some flowers, a golden bangle, a silver ornament, 3 or 5 walnuts are also placed in this Thal. Every one is expected to see this thal, first thing in the morning. Generally, the eldest lady of the household sees it first and then brings it in to show to all sleeping members of the household. Every one is expected to wear a new garment and the children are given some money to enjoy the festival. The lunch is a feast. In Punjab, the new year is celebrated as Baisakhi falling mostly on 13 or 14 April, first day of month Baisakh of the Bikram Samavt or calendar. in West Bengal this occasion is celebrated as Naba Barsha, in Assam as Bihu, in Kerala as Vishu and in Tamil Nadu as Puthandu. It is considered as the most auspicious day of the year. See also Astronomical basis of the Hindu calendar Hindu units of measurement Panchanga Shaka era Vikram Samvat References Meaning of Gudi (Gidhi) and Date and time for 2020 Rudra Centre Hindu festivals New Year celebrations New Year in India Culture of Maharashtra Festivals in Maharashtra March observances April observances Hindu festivals in India Religious festivals in India Festivals in Andhra Pradesh Culture of Andhra Pradesh