( why do we have so many new years ? - http://www.pushti-marg.net/bhagwat/calendar.htm )
Socially, Hindu calendar starts from this date and commemorates Emperor
Vikarm-Aditya’s victory over the Sakas in 57 BC.
“Vikram Samvat” is still used to date Hindu calendars in much of North
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikram_Samvat
Seasonally, this marks the beginning of the hot weather in
Scripturally, this marks the date when Vaman “the dwarf” became “Virat the
GIANT” and snatched
Spiritually, this shows how karma binds even God !
Having deprived Bali of his empire by stealth, Lord Vishnu is bound by karma and
dharma to protect
( 5 lessons of Valam lila - http://www.pushti-marg.net/vaman_lila.htm )
Chaitra Navratri begins on this day and the goddess is worshiped in her many
forms.
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