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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Unveils Official Panchang for Hindu New Year

Officials cast the calendar as a cultural-preservation tool featuring Uttarakhand’s pilgrimage sites.

Overview

  • The calendar, produced by the state Information and Public Relations Department, was released in Dehradun on March 19.
  • Officials said it is being published for the first time as part of an effort to connect people with traditional knowledge systems.
  • Dhami said the publication will help preserve Uttarakhand’s Sanatan traditions for younger generations.
  • The Panchang provides dates, days, lunar phases, months, festivals and fasts to guide religious observances.
  • The edition highlights major religious and spiritual sites, senior officials attended the launch, and the chief minister signaled more comprehensive future editions.