Cheti Chand
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Cheti Chand is celebrated as New Years day by Sindhis. This day is dependant on moon appearance. After the umavasya Cheti Chand is celeberated. Jhulelal God is worshiped on this day.
On this day Many sindhis take Baharana Sahib to nearby River or Lake. Baharana Sahib Consists of Jyot, Misiri, Phota, Fal, Akha. Behind is Kalsh and a Nariyal in it, covered with Cloth and phool, patta. There is also Murti of Pujya Jhulelal Devta.
[edit] How to wish
When you meet any Sindhi and want to wish him for Sindhi New Year, you say "Cheti Chand jyon Lakh Lakh Wadayun Athav". In response "Tohan khe bhi Cheti Chand jyon Lakh Lakh Wadayun Athav".
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