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New Year 2083 Begins In Nepal As Per Bikram Sambat Calendar

The first sunrise of the year 2083 according to the Bikram Sambat calendar is seen behind the Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14, 2026. Baishakh 1, the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar, is widely observed across the country as the Nepali New Year. The day holds cultural and spiritual significance, with people celebrating the new year. According to the solar calendar, Baishakh 1 marks the start of the year, while in the lunar calendar, the New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. The Bikram Sambat calendar is based on the Hindu Panchanga, the official calendar system in Nepal. On this occasion, people exchange greetings and best wishes. The eve of the New Year is often celebrated with friends and family, as people welcome the coming year with joy and hope. Many visit temples and monasteries to offer prayers, while also reflecting on the past year. Individuals set new goals and resolutions, aiming to overcome past shortcomings and begin the year with renewed energy and determination. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)