Pohela Boishakh: Date, History and Significance of Bengali New Year

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Pohela Boishakh: When is pohela boishakh? Check out this article to learn about the accurate date, history and significance of the Bengali New Year.

Pohela Boishakh is also known as Naba Barsha or Noboborsho in West Bengal. It is the first day of the Bengali calendar. This Bengali New Year celebration is one of the most auspicious occasions among Bengali communities in Assam, Tripura and Bangladesh. It holds cultural, historical, and agricultural significance. Also, the day symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and new beginnings, featuring traditional rituals, music, dance, and festive food.

Read this article for the accurate date for the Pohela Boishakh celebration.

When is Pohela Boishakh?

‘Pohela’ means ‘first’ and ‘Boishakh’ is the first month of the Bengali calendar. This year, Poila Baisakh is being celebrated on April 14th, marking the beginning of the new year according to the Bengali calendar.

2026: 15 April, 2026 [Wednesday]
2027: 15 April, 2027 [Thursday]

What is the history of Pohela Boishakh?

According to Drik Panchang, King Shoshangko of ancient Bengal is credited with starting the Bengali era and the starting point of the Bengali era is estimated to be in 594 in the Gregorian calendar. It is believed that during Mughal rule, the collection of taxes was followed by the Islamic Hijri calendar, the lunar calendar, which did not coincide with the solar agricultural cycles.

The Bengali calendar begins with Boishakh, or Baisakh and as it coincides with the harvest season, the name of the Bengali New Year is Pohela Boishakh. Later, the Bengali community started celebrating the first day as a festival, Pohela Boishakh.

Why is Pohela Boishakh celebrated?

Pohela Boishakh is a time for cultural events, music, and dance. It brings communities together to celebrate their heritage. The day holds traditional significance and is observed with feasting and joyous gatherings. It’s a time to reflect on the past year, welcome the new one with hope and optimism and pray for prosperity and happiness in the upcoming year.

The cultural organization Chhayanaut organizes the celebration of Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, which starts at sunrise and is held at Ramna Batamul, beneath the banyan tree in Ramna Park, Bangladesh.

People visit their families and friends and spend time together while dressed traditionally for Pohela Boishakh, with men in kurtas and women in saris and salwar kameez. It is also well known to bring long-split friends and family back together and spend quality time with friends and family.

Pohela Boishakh: Wishes

Shubho Nobo Borsho
May this Pohela Boishakh usher in a year filled with success, good health, and prosperity for you and your loved ones.
May the spirit of Pohela Boishakh inspire you to chase your dreams and achieve new heights of success.
As the new year dawns, may you be blessed with new opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
May this Pohela Boishakh bring you and your family an abundance of joy, laughter, and cherished memories.
May the vibrant spirit of Pohela Boishakh fill your home with love, warmth, and the blessings of Maa Lakshmi.
I wish you a Pohela Boishakh filled with delicious food, beautiful traditions, and the joy of togetherness.
May Maa Durga shower you with blessings, and may Pohela Boishakh bring you happiness and success.
May the coming year be filled with the melodious tunes of Rabindra Sangeet and the warmth of Bengali hospitality.
May the coming year be filled with the melodious tunes of Rabindra Sangeet and the warmth of Bengali hospitality.
Let the Pohela Boishakh celebrations ignite a spark of creativity and a passion for new beginnings!
As the new year dawns, embrace the spirit of Pohela Boishakh with open arms and a heafulfilmentope!
May the year ahead be a journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and endless possibilities. Happy Pohela Boishakh!
Let the vibrant colours of Pohela Boishakh paint your life with happiness, success, and the fulfillment of your dreams!
May the sweetness of Shondesh and the rhythm of dhaak fill your Pohela Boishakh with joy and good fortune!
Let the vibrant colours of Pohela Boishakh inspire you to paint your own canvas of success and happiness!

Pohela Boishakh: Messages

As we celebrate Pohela Boishakh, let’s embrace the spirit of renewal and share the joy with loved ones. Shubho Nobo Borsho!
Sending warm wishes for a prosperous Pohela Boishakh! May the year ahead be filled with laughter, delicious feasts, and cherished memories.
Let the vibrant colours of Pohela Boishakh inspire hope and optimism for a bright future. Happy New Year!
Wishing you a Pohela Boishakh filled with the blessings of elders, the sweetness of traditional dishes, and the joy of cultural performances.
From the first puja of the day to the vibrant attire, here’s to celebrating Pohela Boishakh with all its traditions!
On this auspicious occasion, let’s express our gratitude for loved ones and the blessings of the new year. Shubho Nobo Borsho!
May Pohela Boishakh be a reminder to cherish our heritage and embrace the warmth of our community. Happy New Year!
Sending warm wishes for a Pohela Boishakh filled with family, friends, and the joy of togetherness.
Pohela Boishakh marks a fresh start. Wishing you the strength and determination to chase your dreams and conquer new heights in the year ahead.
May this Pohela Boishakh bring new opportunities, new experiences, and a renewed sense of purpose for all. Shubho Nobo Borsho!
May the blessings of Pohela Boishakh bring prosperity, good health, and the strength to uphold our rich Bengali heritage.
As we celebrate Pohela Boishakh, let’s share the warmth of this occasion with loved ones and spread the spirit of togetherness throughout the year.
May the vibrant colors of Pohela Boishakh inspire joy and hope in everyone’s hearts. Happy Pohela Boishakh!
On this auspicious day of Pohela Boishakh, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for the blessings of the past year and look forward to new beginnings with open hearts.
Sending warm wishes for a Pohela Boishakh filled with happiness and the company of loved ones. May the new year bring us closer together.
Sending Pohela Boishakh wishes for a year of growth, learning, and self-discovery. May this new year be a time to blossom and reach our full potential.