Almost all Bengalis decorate their houses with fresh flowers and draw rangolis in front of the entrance door.pinterest

New Year Rituals

On this day, women wear traditional Red and White Sari while men wear dhoti kurta to take part in the early morning processions.http://goo.gl/fYZ7Y4

Prabhat Pheries

Idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi are worshiped for the well-being and longevity of the family members. On this day, Bengali businessmen purchase new accounts books and prepare new accounts called as Haalkhata.http://goo.gl/8ICndz

Haal Khata

The Nabo Borsho cuisine for lunch, of course, contains various preparations of fish and rice.Traditional sweets such as Rosogollas, Sandesh, Mishti Doi are ideal for a new start.http://goo.gl/HwJb3K

Traditional Bengali Food

The bengali new year is celebrated across West Bengal with much gaiety and joy.

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Celebration in West Bengal

Poila Boishakh is celebrated with grandeur and colours in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh.

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Celebration in Bangladesh

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