Chet-i-Chand (Sindhi: چيٽي چنڊ) is an important festival celebrated as
New Year's Day by Sindhi people of India and Pakistan. It is also
celebrated by the Sindhi diaspora around the world. According to the
Hindu calendar, it is the second day of the month chaitra (i.e. a day
after Ugadi and Gudi Padwa), known as Chet in the Sindhi language. Hence
it is known as Chet-i-Chand.
The Sindhi community celebrates the festival of Cheti Chand in honour of the birth of Ishtadeva Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhis. This day is considered to be very auspicious and is celebrated with pomp and gaiety. On this day, people worship water – the elixir of life.
Followers of Jhulelal observe Chaliho Sahab. It suggests that for forty long days and nights they underwent rituals and vigil on the bank of Sindhu. They did not shave, nor did they wear new clothes or shoes. They did not use soap or oil or any opulent thing. They just washed their clothes, dried them and wore them again. In the evening, they worshiped God Varun (Vedic deity of water and cosmic order), sang songs in his praise and prayed for solace and salvation. After 40 days of Chaaliho, the followers of Jhulelal celebrate the occasion with festivity as 'Thanks Giving Day' even till today.
On this day, many Sindhis take Baharana Sahib to a nearby river or lake. Baharana Sahib consists of Jyot (Oil Lamp), Misiri (Crystal Sugar), Phota (Cardamom), Fal (Fruits), and Akha. Behind is Kalash (Water jar) and a Nariyal (Coconut) in it, covered with cloth, phool (flowers) and patta (leaves). There is also a Murti (statue) of Pujya Jhulelal Devta (Pujya=Worthy of worship, Devta=Deity).
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The Sindhi community celebrates the festival of Cheti Chand in honour of the birth of Ishtadeva Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhis. This day is considered to be very auspicious and is celebrated with pomp and gaiety. On this day, people worship water – the elixir of life.
Followers of Jhulelal observe Chaliho Sahab. It suggests that for forty long days and nights they underwent rituals and vigil on the bank of Sindhu. They did not shave, nor did they wear new clothes or shoes. They did not use soap or oil or any opulent thing. They just washed their clothes, dried them and wore them again. In the evening, they worshiped God Varun (Vedic deity of water and cosmic order), sang songs in his praise and prayed for solace and salvation. After 40 days of Chaaliho, the followers of Jhulelal celebrate the occasion with festivity as 'Thanks Giving Day' even till today.
On this day, many Sindhis take Baharana Sahib to a nearby river or lake. Baharana Sahib consists of Jyot (Oil Lamp), Misiri (Crystal Sugar), Phota (Cardamom), Fal (Fruits), and Akha. Behind is Kalash (Water jar) and a Nariyal (Coconut) in it, covered with cloth, phool (flowers) and patta (leaves). There is also a Murti (statue) of Pujya Jhulelal Devta (Pujya=Worthy of worship, Devta=Deity).
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| PROUD SINDHI |
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| BEGINNING WITH LORD GANESHA |
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| SINDHI TOPI (CAP) AND AJARAK (COAT) |
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| KRISHNA WITH BAAL SAKHAS |
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| JAI SHREE RAM |
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| SHRAVAN KUMAR |
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| INQUALAAB ZINDABAD |
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| SMILE OF SUKHDEV GOT MY ATTENTION |
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| POOJYA BAHRANA SAHIB |
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| GOD OF DESTRUCTION ALSO LOOKS HAPPY |
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| EVEN GODS PUCKER THEIR FACES |
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| WORLD CUP FEVER |
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| LIKE FOUND THE DIVINE |
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| SWANG |
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| TRIBUTE TO NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER |
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| YOUTH ENJOYING CARNIVAL |
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| SINDHI CHEJJ- (A FORM OF DANDIYA) |
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| DISRIBUTING - TAHIREE AND CHOLA AS PRASAD |
