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Sansar Padwa 2024 date in Goa

Sansar Padwa is the Hindu New Year observed in Goa . It is observed on the first day of the Chaitra Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Goa . Sansar Padwa 2024 date is April 9. The day is also popularly known as Gudi Padwa. The day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days to start new ventures and perform auspicious ceremonies like house warming. Shigmo festival observed in some parts of  Goa  concludes on the day. Another ritual on the day is the Dinya Jatra. In this ritual unmarried youth from the Velip community carry a stick of dino decorated with flowers around the village. Gudi flags are also raised on the day in many houses.

Gautam Rishi Jayanti

Gautam Rishi Jayanti is believed to be the birth anniversary of Saint Gautama. It is observed on the first day of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India . Gautam Rishi Jayanti 2024 date is April 9. Gautama Rishi is one of the saptarishis or seven sages as per Anusasana Parva of the Mahabharata. One of the most popular incidents mentioned in the Puranas associated with Gautama Rishi is of Indra, the king of Devas, trying to rob the chastity of Gautama Rishi’s wife Anasuya and the subsequent curse that the saint gave to Indra. The Rishi is credited with Gautama Dharma Sutra, a law book.