Is January 1  really the New Year ? Discover why it began with Roman  god Janus and how Vedic Sanatangyan views time and true beginnings. The New Year i s traditionally celebrated on January 1 in many cultures worldwide; however, it has its origins in the Roman and Christian traditions rather than any Vedic tradition. Although Sanatan Dharma  uses a cyclical approach to measuring time based on nature's cycles, cosmic rhythms, and ancient spiritual wisdom (i.e., Shastras ), th