Today is the first day of the new year for several communities in India, and celebrated in different manners across the country. For Malayalis, it is Vishu, while it is Pohela Boishakh for Bengalis. The Tamils are celebrating Puthandu and it is Rongali Bihu in Assam.
As the celebrations continue through the day — and for some, for the next month — here are some glimpses of the diverse festivities.
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