Varsha Pratipada

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  1. 3. Era that began in 78 CE and is used in the Indian national calendar.
  2. 5. Nine-day festival beginning on Chaitra Pratipada.
  3. 6. Hindu almanac used to determine festival dates.
  4. 8. ______PACHADI Traditional food made during Gudi Padwa, a mix of sweet and bitter flavors.
  5. 10. Harvest festival celebrated in Punjab around the same time.
  6. 11. The Hindu lunisolar calendar begins its new year in this month.
  7. 12. These leaves eaten with jaggery during Ugadi for a balance of flavors.
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  1. 1. The Vikram Samvat calendar was established by this legendary king.
  2. 2. Traditional Sindhi New Year festival.
  3. 4. Name of the New Year celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  4. 6. Chaitra Navratri begins on this day, dedicated to the goddess.
  5. 7. The decorated pole with a flag, hoisted on Gudi Padwa.
  6. 9. This era, followed in North India, starts on Varsha Pratipada.