As Bengal gears up to welcome the Bengali New Year 1433, Pohela Boishakh will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 15, with traditional fervour, rituals, and fresh beginnings.

Marking the first day of the Bengali calendar, the occasion holds deep cultural and economic significance, especially for traders and households who observe rituals like Lakshmi-Ganesha puja and Hal Khata.

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The origins of the Bengali calendar trace back to the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar, who introduced a reformed system to align tax collection with the agricultural cycle.

The earlier Hijri calendar, being lunar-based, did not sync with harvest seasons, prompting the need for a more practical calendar, eventually giving rise to the Bangabda.

On Pohela Boishakh, devotees perform Lakshmi and Ganesha puja, seeking prosperity and success for the year ahead.

The day is also considered highly auspicious for starting new financial ventures, opening account books (Hal Khata), and making purchases, especially gold and silver.

According to the lunisolar almanac, several auspicious time slots or ‘yogas’ have been identified for rituals and purchases this year.

Auspicious muhurat timings on Pohela Boishakh2026

 

Amrit Yoga (highly auspicious periods):

  • Early morning till 7:01 AM
  • 9:32 AM – 11:12 AM
  • 3:23 PM – 5:03 PM
  • 6:39 PM – 8:56 PM
  • Late night from 1:31 AM till sunrise

Mahendra Yoga (another powerful muhurat):

  • 1:42 PM – 3:23 PM
  • 8:56 PM – 10:28 PM

These time periods are believed to enhance prosperity, making them ideal for performing puja, initiating new ventures, and investing in precious metals.

With markets expected to see a surge in footfall and households preparing for rituals, Pohela Boishakhonce again blends tradition, faith, and commerce, ushering in hopes of wealth, success, and new beginnings.