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Chaitra Navratri and the Hindu New Year arrive each spring as a reminder that renewal is not just seasonal, it is spiritual, cultural, and deeply rooted in the oldest living traditions of Sanatan Dharma. This period marks the beginning of the Vikram Samvat or Shalivahana Shaka calendars across regions, and for thousands of years it has been celebrated as a time when the cosmic cycle resets, dharma is reaffirmed, and the divine feminine is invoked for strength and clarity.

Toronto, October 10, 2025 – In a powerful display of cultural pride and spiritual devotion, the Bengali community of Toronto witnessed a historic milestone on October 1, as the Toronto Durgabari organized the first-ever Durga Bisarjan (Pratima immersion) in Lake Ontario. Held at Woodbine Beach, this event marked the first time that the traditional conclusion of Durga Puja, the farewell immersion of Goddess Durga, was performed in Canada in accordance with all traditional ritu

Hindu New Year 2024 , it's significance and how it is celebrated. Vikram Samvat, it's history and much more. Read our blog to know more.