Nancy Wilson Ross (1901 -1986) 

“ … many of India’s ancient theories about the universe are startlingly modern in scope and worthy of a people who are credited with the invention of the zero, as well as algebra and its application of astronomy and geometry; a people who so carefully observed the heavens that, in the opinion of Monier-Williams, they determined the moon’s synodical revolution much more correctly than the Greeks."

The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi.  ). It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaithra Shuddha Prathipade or the Ugadi day. While the strong colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with sprightliness all around. The flame of the forest (trees with bright red flowers that blossom during holi) is in full bloom signifying an affluent season. It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also, the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month, and new day. The onset of spring also marks the beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots, and leaves. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields, and meadows full of colorful blossoms signify growth, prosperity, and well-being.

Ugadi heralds the beginning of the New Year, new month, and new day. It also marks the beginning of new life with plants acquiring new life, shoots, and leaves. Chaithra Masa (month) ends the shivering winter season. We see budding tender leaves, flowers, and fruits; listen to the chanting of birds, and smell the fragrance of flowers from distance. We find happiness booming everywhere. So, the earth will appear in a special delight. Naturally, it is the happiest day of the year. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields and meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity, and well-being.

Sri Samrat Dutt, who is inducted as a GHHF Board Member coordinates all our activities in Assam. He takes a lot of interest in implementing our projects. He sends some of the uniqueness of Ugadi as follows. The uniqueness of Sanatana Dharma Is its unity in diversity. Different States perform the pujas differently, celebrate differently, and emphasize the uniqueness of the region they live in. Emphasis on the

Students learned about the historical significance of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada

1. From the sunrise of this day, Brahmaji started the creation of the universe.
2. Emperor Vikramaditya established the kingdom on this day. The first day of Vikrami Samvat begins in his name.
3. This is also the day of the coronation of Lord Shri Ram.
4. It is the first day of Navratri, the nine days of power and devotion.
5. The birthday of the second Guru of Sikhs Shri Angad Dev Ji is also on this day.
6. Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji established Arya Samaj on this day and gave the message of Krivanto Vishwamaryam.
7. Lord Jhulelal, the famous social protector of Sindh province, appeared on this day.
8. Like Vikramaditya, Shalivahan chose this day to defeat the Huns and establish the best state in South India. Vikram Samvat was established.
9. Yudhishthira's coronation day also
10 It is also the birthday of Sangh founder H.H. Dr. Keshavrao Baliram Hedgewar.
11 Maharishi Gautam Jayanti also falls on this day.

Significance_of_Indian_New Year

1. The spring season begins with Pratipada itself, which is filled with gaiety, enthusiasm, happiness, and the fragrance of flowers all around.
2. This is also the time for the beginning of crop ripening i.e. getting the fruits of the hard work of the farmer.
3. The constellations are in an auspicious position, that is, it is an auspicious time to start any work.

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