6 Indian Regional New Year Festivals To Look Forward To

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Regional New Year

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Which Are They?

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1. Ugadi

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2. Vishu

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3. Puthandu

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4. Bohag Bihu

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5. Pana Sankranti

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6. Baisakhi

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