Festivities galore across India on Poila Baishakh and Vishu

Festive spirits were high across India on Friday as the country celebrated Poila Baishakh (Bengali New Year), Vishu (Malayali New Year) and Good Friday. (Express Photo by Shashi Gosh)

Devotees flocked the Dakshineswar temple near Kolkata on Friday on the occasion of Poila Baishakh (Express Photo by Shashi Gosh)

The Bengali New Year is a significant event for Bengalis all over the world and it is celebrated with great zeal. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Poila Boishakh is a significant celebration since it symbolises the start of a new fiscal year. Men and women go to temples early in the morning on this day. (Express Photo by Shashi Gosh)

Since it is a harvest festival, people pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi for God’s blessings to be bestowed upon their lives and families. (Express Photo by Shashi Gosh)

Crowds of devotees at Dakshineswar temple on Poila Baishakh near Kolkata. (Express Photo by Shashi Gosh)