Cheti Chand

Cheti Chand is a festival celebrated mainly by the Sindhi community in India and Pakistan, usually in the month of March or April. It marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar and is celebrated on the second day of the Chaitra month.

The devotional reason behind the celebration of Cheti Chand is to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhi community. Jhulelal is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Varuna, the God of Water. He is also known as Uderolal or Lal Sai.

According to legend, Jhulelal was born on the second day of Chaitra month, which is why Cheti Chand is celebrated on this day. Jhulelal is said to have saved the Sindhi community from a tyrant king who wanted to convert them to Islam. He appeared in a vision to a group of Sindhis and led them to safety across the Indus river. Since then, Jhulelal has been revered as the protector and savior of the Sindhi community.

On the day of Cheti Chand, Sindhis wear new clothes, decorate their homes with flowers and lights, and perform puja (worship) of Jhulelal. They visit temples and offer prayers, sing devotional songs, and dance to traditional music. The festival is also celebrated with feasting and sharing of sweets and other delicacies.

In conclusion, Cheti Chand is a festival celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhi community. The festival is an important part of the cultural and religious traditions of the Sindhi community and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.