Social media was abuzz Monday night over Google's doodle marking the Bangali new year 1422.
Late Monday night, on the eve of the new year, the world's most-used web search engine displayed a doodle which featured two pakhas (hand fans), one of the many traditionally used symbols of Pohela Boishakh, the Bangali new year.
When users click on the doodle, they are taken to the search results for "Bangla New Year" with various links to history and traditions of the holiday.
This year, Google doodles have been a special hit with Bangladeshis. During Bangladesh's match against India at the quarter finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Google released a doodle in the build-up to the match, which was an instant hit among fans on both sides of the border.
Later, on March 26, Google created another doodle to mark the 45th Independence Day of Bangladesh which was also widely shared and applauded by many on social media.
Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google's homepage that is intended to celebrate holidays, events, achievements and people since 1998.
As of 2014, Google has published over 2,000 regional and international Doodles throughout its homepages, often featuring guest artists, musicians and personalities.
The nation is set to celebrate Pohela Boishakh, first day of the Bangla calendar, Tuesday amid fanfare and festivity.
