ASHADHI BIJ

July 13, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.

About:

Date: Ashadi Beej or Ashadhi Bij is observed on the second day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashada month.
Region: It is the Kutchi New Year. This Hindu New Year is observed in the Kutch region in Gujarat.
Celebrations: Ashadi Beej is mostly a traditional affair and is a celebration of rains. During Ashadhi-beej, farmers check the moisture in the atmosphere to help predict which crop would do best in coming monsoon.

Source : All India Radio

Latest Current Affairs

See All

What is Kinzhal Missile?

The Russian Defence Ministry recently...

Oct. 10, 2024 Science & Tech

Key Facts about Tharu Tribe

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)...

Oct. 10, 2024 Polity & Governance

Key Facts about Congo River

A recent study found that cacao farmi...

Oct. 10, 2024 Geography

What is Agasthyamalai Bambootail?

A group of researchers recently disco...

Oct. 10, 2024 Environment

National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)

The Union Cabinet recently approved t...

Oct. 10, 2024 Economy

What is Rice Fortification?

The Union Cabinet extended the univer...

Oct. 10, 2024 Science & Tech

INS Nirdeshak

Recently, the Garden Reach Shipbuilde...

Oct. 10, 2024 Science & Tech

Universal Postal Union

Recently, on the occasion of World Po...

Oct. 10, 2024 Polity & Governance

Caracal

Recently, the Gujarat government has ...

Oct. 10, 2024 Environment

IBSAMAR VIII

Indian Navy’s frontline stealth friga...

Oct. 10, 2024 International Relations