"Thapna: The Marwari New Year's Unique Celebration & Significance"

The Marwari New Year, also known as Thapna, is a significant festival celebrated by the Marwari community in India, marking the start of their financial year on Diwali. The festival involves rituals, prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, sanctifying new account books, and celebrating with lights, sweets, and firecrackers.