88R15606 CJM-D
By: Jetton H.R. No. 450
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hindu New Year is being observed on March 22, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, An occasion celebrated by Hindus in India and by
Hindus of other nationalities, Hindu New Year takes place during
the month of Chaitra, typically between March and April, according
to the Hindu calendar; and
WHEREAS, Hindus from different regions of India observe the
New Year at different times and call it by many names, among them
Varsha Pratipada, Yugadi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Bihu,
Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti, and Pohela Boishakh; the Hindu New
Year is commonly associated with spring and is accompanied by
customs that vary from region to region, which include decorating
homes with vibrant flowers, eating special foods, and enjoying
other regional festivities with unique colors, rituals, and music;
and
WHEREAS, Our state is enriched immeasurably by the
contributions of Hindu Americans, a large and multifaceted
population with a lush tapestry of beliefs and practices, and Hindu
New Year is an important and much-anticipated event for Hindus who
call Texas home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 2023, as Hindu New Year and
extend to Hindus across the state of Texas sincere best wishes for a
joyous and memorable celebration.