As we mark the start of new year on January first according to the AD calendar but it is on this April 15 that we celebrate Nepalese new year according to our BS calendar. It signifies the start of new year of 12 months long year ahead. On this day there are around seven important Jatra performed by seven villages within the valley, including Madhyapur THIMI (sindur jatreसिन्दुर जात्रा), BODAE and SIDDHIPUR. Among these Jatra's "BODAE's" jastra has considerable impact among the people as it is on this day that a real and alive human being is pierced with one long needle that stops the person from closing his mouth.
Acchaya Tritya (अक्षय तृतीया) falls on this month as well. The basic meaning of the Acchaya Tritya (अक्षय तृतीया) means something that will never end and be endless. It is because there is a belief that Lord Shiva (शिव) and Parvati (पर्वती) had married on this day and therefore anything that is done on this day will keep continuing forever. On this day, special occasions like marriage, naming ceremony etc. can be performed without any doubt and wheat flour and holy water (Sherbet) is consumed. There is also jatra performed in Lubhu (लुभू) of Shree Mahalaxmi (श्री मालक्ष्मी) and Shree Mahabhairab ( श्री महाभैरबको) during this time.
AAMA (आमा) the word comprises of two words "AA" (आ) meaning AATMA (आत्मा) and MAA(माँ) meaning MAYA (माया). Therefore the person who listens the first heart beat of the soul and loves unconditionally as their offspring is called AAMA (आमा). On this day as per tradition, people pamper their mothers by giving them sweets, fruits and fine food. For people without their mother, there is mela in Mata thirta kunda (lake) on this day. There is a saying that Lord Bishnu show their mothers reflection on the lake to make his devotees happy.
So wish you a very happy new year and keep celebrating our culture and traditions. JAI NEPAL!!!!!!
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