TODAY, PAGAN ARMENIANS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR AND VAHAGN’S BIRTHDAY

TODAY, PAGAN ARMENIANS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR AND VAHAGN’S BIRTHDAY

March 21st is the day of the vernal equinox /spring equinox/. According to the old calandar, this day is celebrated as the birth of Vahagn, the God of Fire, Thunder and War.

According to the tradition, the members of “Arordineri Ukht”/”Order of Children of Ara,” “Arordi”meaning the “Children of Ari”/ organization celebrates  the sunrise of March 20-21 in Garni temple. On the afternoon of March 21, they already celebrate  Vahagn’s birthday in the territory of “Garni” Historical and Cultural Museum-Reservation.