Tradition’s calendar follows different methods — Chandra-based, Sun-based, and even Brihaspati-based. Chaitra Shuddha Prathama is deemed as a new beginning by certain regions. Followed by Chaitra is the month of Vaishakha.

The full Moon glows in the star constellation of Vishakha during this summer month is the speciality. There are regions in our country that celebrate the new year starting with the solar movement in the Vaishakha month.

Regional celebrations and significance

Vishakha month typically happens during April-May. The solar transit is called Sankramanam and typically it happens........

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