Jhulelal and Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand is celebrated as New Year's Day by Sindhis and day of the birth of Ishtadeva Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the Patron Saint of the Sindhis.
According to the Hindu calendar, Cheti Chand is celebrated on the second day of the Chaitra month known as Chet in Sindhi. Hence it is known as CHET-I-CHAND. It is the second day of month chaitra
Jhulelal continues to be the unifying force and the centre of all cultural activities of the Sindhi community.
On this day, many Sindhis take Baharana Sahib to a nearby river or lake. Baharana Sahib consists of
Jyot (Oil Lamp)
Misiri (Crystal Sugar)
Phota (Cardamom)
Fal (Fruits)
Akha.
Behind is Kalash (Water jar) and a Nariyal (Coconut) in it, covered with cloth, phool (flowers) and patta (leaves). There is also a Murti (Idol) of Pujya Jhulelal Devta
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