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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Saka Year 1929 Begins

Monday March 19, 2007
Today marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year of 1929 in the Shalivahana Saka era. Learn about the various regional new year celebrations, such as Ugadi (Telugu), Gudi Padwa (Marathi) and Cheti Chand (Sindhi) to mark this occasion.

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March 20, 2007 at 8:47 am
(1) Mangesh Nabar says:

You have mentioned “Gudi Padwa” (Marathi) as new year day. But it is really, GUDHI PADWA. Please correct in your future communication as Gudhi Padwa.

March 14, 2009 at 12:50 am
(2) neti says:

Please explain the Sindhi New Year
“Cheti Chand” in detail as is done
with the other hindu languages.
There is enough material on the internt
for this.

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