Report by Odisha Diary bureau, Bhubaneswar: According to Hindu Panchang, today is the holy day of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada ,the day of beginning of the Universe and Mother Earth (Ugadi) and is celebrated by Hindus as the HINDU NEW YEAR since time immemorial. Gudi Padva was celebrated today at the Ram Mandir in a programme organised by Bharat Raksha Manch and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.Today is the Vikram Sambvat 2071 Yugabadh 5116.
A symbolic DHARMA DHWAJA made up of Bamboo, Silk cloth and Copper Kalasha was erected in the Ram Mandir premises after sunrise amid the chanting of mantras and slogans. Puja was performed after the Dhwaja was erected. The spiritual and the scientific importance of today’s tithi was told to those present.
Anil Dhir, National secretary of Bharat Raksha Manch and Shri Prakash Malondkar and Sriram Kane of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti along with others were present. The day has also been celebrated as the Victory day when Lord Rama entered Ayodhya after vanquishing Ravana and signifies the Hindu Concept of Truth shall always prevail and evil will be vanquished. That day every one in Ayodhya raised this Dharma Dhawaja on their houses to reaffirm their allegiance to their laid down Hindu values.