Hindu New Year, or Nav Varsh, is best understood as a family of regional festivals rather than a single uniform observance. This article explains how Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Bestu Varas, Vishu, Puthandu, Poila Boishakh, Bohag Bihu, and Baisakhi express renewal through distinct local traditions. It clarifies the role of the Hindu lunisolar calendar,…