This year a big change has been seen regarding Rajasthan Diwas. Where earlier it was celebrated every year on 30 March. At the same time, now the state government has changed the way of determining its date. Under the new system now Rajasthan Day instead of Gregorian calendar hindi almanac Will be celebrated as per. Due to this, this day is being celebrated on 19 March in 2026.

The thought behind this decision of the government is said to be to strengthen cultural and traditional ties. Actually, now Rajasthan Day will be celebrated on the day of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, which is considered the beginning of the Indian New Year. This day marks the New Year and New Year across the country. Chaitra Navratri It is also celebrated as the first day of. In such a situation, the government believes that this will further increase the cultural importance of this day.

When was Rajasthan Day celebrated last year?

• There were signs of this change for the last few years. In the year 2025 also, Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 25 March instead of 30 March. Now it has been permanently linked to the calendar, due to which its date will keep changing every year.


• The government is seeing this as an attempt to strike a balance between tradition and modernity. With this change, Rajasthan Day will no longer be just a formal event, but will become a big celebration of folk culture, traditions and social participation.


• Folk dance, music, art and fairs will be organized across the state, which will increase enthusiasm in both rural and urban areas.


• Talking about history, earlier Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30 March because on this day in 1949, Greater Rajasthan was formed by the merger of several princely states. The foundation of modern Rajasthan was laid by the coming together of princely states like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer.


• Although the unification of Rajasthan did not happen in a day, rather this process was completed in several stages. It started with the merger of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli in 1948 and finally the present form of the state was formed after the inclusion of Ajmer-Merwara in 1956.