Poila Boishakh 2023: PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, other leaders extend greetings on occasion

Poila Boishakh 2023: 'Poila Boishakh' marks the beginning of the traditional New Year for Bengali-speaking people across the world who celebrate the occasion with much fervour.

'Poila Boishakh,' which falls on Saturday this year, marks the first day of the first month (Baishakh) of the lunisolar Bengali calendar.

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According to Bengali Sakabdi, the first day of the year is considered the most auspicious.'Poila Boishakh' is observed by Bengalis all across the world irrespective of geographical location but the occasion has a special significance for Bengalis in Bangladesh and in Bengali-speaking areas of India including West Bengal, Tripura and Assam

To celebrate 'Noboborsho' (New Year), homes are cleaned and decorated to welcome the Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The front door is decorated with alpana, which is a painting done with a mixture of rice and flour.

On the New Year, people wearing new dresses go to temples to pray and get blessings from God. The auspicious day is marked by various cultural and art performances. People visit their relatives and greet each other saying "Shubho Nobo Borsho" (Happy New Year).

Several leadess extended greetings on the occasion of 'Poila Boishakh'

Taking to Twitter, Mamata Banerjee said, "On the occasion of Poila Boishakh, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow residents. I wish the dawn of New Year brings an abundance of hope, happiness, & health in your lives. Today, let's commit to the inclusive welfare & development of society. Shubho Nobo Borsho!"

On the occasion of Poila Boishakh, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow residents.

I wish the dawn of New Year brings an abundance of hope, happiness, & health in your lives.

Today, let's commit to the inclusive welfare & development of society.

Shubho Nobo Borsho! — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 15, 2023

The West Bengal CM also visited the Kalighat temple and offered prayers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of 'Poila Boishakh' as well and wished happiness and good health to all.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Shubho Nabo Barsho! May the year ahead bring joy and exceptional health. The Bengali culture and heritage are admired all over. As a new year commences, I pray for everyone's happiness and good health. Shubho Nabo Borsho."

Shubho Nabo Barsho! May the year ahead bring joy and exceptional health. pic.twitter.com/xc6dnjzYYU — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2023

Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha also offered prayers at the shrine of Mata Tripura Sundari in Udaipur for peace, prosperity, and good health of the people.

- ANI

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