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Cheti Chand

Sindhi New Year, marking the birth of Jhulelal, the Sindhi patron saint.

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Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year, marking the birth of Jhulelal, the beloved Sindhi patron saint, celebrated with devotion and joy.

Stories behind the festival

Jhulelal, the protector

According to Sindhi tradition, Jhulelal appeared to protect the Sindhi people from persecution, riding a fish on the river. He is revered as Varun Dev, the god of the waters, and Cheti Chand celebrates his birth.
Sindhi Jhulelal tradition

Why we celebrate

Cheti Chand is the Sindhi New Year, marking the birth of Jhulelal, the beloved Sindhi patron saint, celebrated with devotion and joy.
Sindhi regional tradition

When

Cheti Chand falls on the second day (Dwitiya) of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March-April).

Since when it is followed

Cheti Chand has been the Sindhi new year since ancient times, tied to the Chaitra month.
Sindhi regional tradition

Who celebrates / for whom

Celebrated by the Sindhi community worldwide.

Origin

The origin is the birth of Jhulelal, a water deity and patron saint who protected the Sindhis from persecution.
Sindhi Jhulelal tradition

Key deities

Jhulelal (Varuna Dev, the water deity).

How to celebrate

Take a ceremonial bath in a river, prepare offerings of water, fruits and sweets, perform the Jhulelal puja, and join the Baharana procession.

Rituals & offerings

Water offering (Baharana), Jhulelal puja, fasting by some, and community meals.

Key facts

Cheti Chand is celebrated a day after Ugadi and Gudi Padwa.
Regional tradition