New Year Festival to Herald Positive Social Change through “Panch Parivartan”
Five-day celebrations to begin with a four-wheeler rally on March 18
Udaipur : The Indian New Year is not just a change of date but a symbol of India’s cultural heritage, knowledge tradition, and scientific system of time calculation. This year in Udaipur, the Indian New Year Samajotsav Committee will celebrate the Sanatan Nav Samvatsar festival with the message of positive social transformation under the theme “Panch Parivartan” (Five Transformations). The initiative aims to spread values such as self-awareness, social harmony, environmental protection, family values, and civic responsibility among all sections of society.
This information was shared by the committee’s patron Prof. Bhagwati Prakash Sharma during a press conference held on Monday at Hotel Historia Royal. He said that the concept of “Sw ka Bhav” (sense of self) will encourage pride in Indian culture, history, science, and traditions. Social harmony will emphasize equality, goodwill, and unity among all communities. Environmental protection will inspire people to plant trees, conserve water, and adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. Family awareness will strengthen values, morality, and unity within families, while civic responsibility will motivate citizens to actively contribute to nation-building.
Committee convener Dr. Paramveer Singh Dulawat said that for the past four years, the Indian New Year has been celebrated in Udaipur with grand participation from all sections of society. This year as well, various religious, cultural, and social events will be organized from March 18 to March 22.
Four-Wheeler Saffron Vehicle Rally on March 18
Entry for the rally will be from the Devali end of Fateh Sagar towards the Neemach Mata bridge. The saffron four-wheeler rally will begin at 3:00 PM from Mahakal Temple and conclude at Sub-City Center. The proposed route will pass through Chetak Circle, Panchwati, Sukhadia Circle, Fatehpura, R.K. Circle, Bhuvana Bypass, Sukher Chauraha, Meera Nagar 100 Feet Road, Mewar Circle (Shobhagpura), Aayad Pulia, Vivekananda Chauraha, Thokar Chauraha, FCI Godown, Atal Sabhagar, Narayan Seva Sansthan, Jadav Nursery (Sector 6), and Hadi Rani Chauraha–Savina before reaching the final venue.
Religious Programs in Temples on March 19
On March 19, major temples across 73 localities of the city will host religious programs such as Maha Aarti, Ganga Aarti, and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, organized by community members.
Participation in Cheti Chand Celebration on March 20
On March 20, the committee will also participate in the Cheti Chand festival procession organized by the Sindhi community. Members of the committee will join the event to spread the message of the Indian New Year and strengthen community participation.
Conch Blowing and Traditional Music on March 21
On March 21, grand Shankhnad (conch blowing) and traditional band performances will be held at major temples across the city, including Bohra Ganeshji Temple, Jagdish Temple, Gurudwara Sachkhand Darbar Sikh Colony, Ramdev Temple Thakkar Bapa Colony, Jain Temple Sector-4, and Kheda Devi Temple.
Grand Procession and Religious Assembly on March 22
A grand procession will begin at 3:00 PM on March 22 from Bhandari Darshak Mandap (Gandhi Ground) and pass through major city routes before concluding at the Town Hall Municipal Corporation premises. Women carrying Mangal Kalash and singing devotional songs will participate in the procession. Around 100 tableaux from different communities, traditional akharas, religious flags, drums, and cultural performances will be the highlights.
A Dharma Sabha will be held at the Municipal Corporation premises, where spiritual leaders including Peethadhish Gyananand Saraswati Maharaj of Kailash Tekri, Khamnor, and Peethadhish Brahmachari Gulabdas Maharaj of Mankardev Dham, Jhadol, will deliver blessings and spiritual guidance.
In the evening cultural program, Ashok Manda Vishnoi, known for the popular track Repariya Balam, will give a special performance. He is recognized for blending Rajasthani folk music with modern hip-hop.
Importance of Indian New Year
During the press conference, Bhuvneshwari Didi Maa of Gurumaiya Mahant Shri Kulam Ashram, Segra Dhuni, Rakampura highlighted the importance of the Indian system of time calculation, stating that it is more accurate and comprehensive than many other calendars. She explained that while dates in other calendars change at different times across regions, Hindu lunar dates apply simultaneously worldwide, and astronomical calculations for millions of years have been based on this system.
Brahmachari Guru Gulabdas Maharaj, national spokesperson of the Sant Samaj, emphasized the spiritual significance of the Indian New Year and encouraged the younger generation to study the Bhagavad Gita and other Indian scriptures to better understand the country’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Why the Indian New Year is Special
The Indian system of timekeeping is extremely ancient. The Vikram Samvat calendar is believed to have begun 3,044 years after the Kali era, while other systems such as Shaka Samvat, Christian Era, and Yugabda are also significant historical calendars.
According to tradition, Emperor Vikramaditya defeated foreign invaders known as the Shakas, and the Vikram Samvat calendar began on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada to commemorate this victory.
It is also believed that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this day, and important events such as the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the coronation of Lord Rama, and the coronation of Dharmaraj Yudhishthir are associated with this date.
Chaitra Navratri also begins on this day and is celebrated as a festival of devotion to Goddess Shakti. The birth of Jhulelal, the revered deity of Sindh, the birth of Guru Angad Dev Ji, and the establishment of the Arya Samaj are also believed to be linked to this date.
As the Indian New Year arrives during the spring season, nature itself reflects renewal and vitality, making it a symbol of new beginnings and fresh energy.
Several spiritual leaders and committee members, including Bhuvneshwari Didi Maa and Brahmachari Guru Gulabdas Maharaj, were present at the press conference. The committee appealed to the residents of Udaipur to participate in the celebrations and help spread the message of “Panch Parivartan” throughout society.
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