The Gujarati community across the world is celebrating New Year today. In Gujarat, the new year, which is popularly known as ‘Bestu Varsh’, is celebrated on the first day of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will exchange new year greetings with the people. The New Year begins with the tradition of seeking divine blessings. From early morning, temples across the state are witnessing huge footfalls as people start their day with prayers for a year filled with peace and prosperity.

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