Maha Vishuva Sankranti is similar to the New Year festivals observed elsewhere in India such as
Baisakhi (Punjab), Bihu (Assam), Juir Sheetal (Mithila), Naba Barsha (Bengal), Bisu Parba (Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka), Vishu (Kerala), and Puthandu (Tamil Nadu)
Basundhara Theki ( Photo Courtesy Wikipedia )