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When is Gudi Padwa 2024? Date, History, Significance, Rituals, Shubh Muhurat, and Celebration

Gudi Padwa, a significant Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of the Konkan region, holds immense cultural and religious importance for the Marathi and Konkani communities. Observed on the first day of the Chaitra month, it marks the commencement of the Marathi New Year with great zeal and joy.

The term “Gudi” or “Gudhi” refers to Lord Brahma’s flag, while “Padwa” signifies Pratipada, the first day of the lunar phase in the Hindu calendar. This auspicious day also heralds the onset of a new harvest season for farmers, signifying rejuvenation and prosperity.

This year, Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on April 9th, marking the beginning of a new cycle known as Samvatsara, lasting for 60 years. Each of these years bears a unique name, symbolizing renewal and continuity.

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Historically, Gudi Padwa is believed to commemorate significant events. According to one legend, it marks the day when Lord Brahma created the universe. Another tale associates it with Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, his 14-year exile ending.

Some also link it to the Marathas’ victory over the Mughals in the 17th century, with Chatrapati Shivaji initiating the tradition of raising a ‘gudi’ after triumphs.

The festival signifies the advent of the New Year and the blossoming of spring, while also celebrating the harvest of Rabi crops.

Rituals during Gudi Padwa involve hoisting a gudi—a flag-like structure made of bamboo, silk, and cloth, adorned with flowers, neem leaves, and a copper or silver pot. These are prominently displayed outside homes, on terraces, or at entrances. Additionally, people clean and decorate their homes with flowers, mango leaf torans, and rangolis.

Traditional delicacies like modak, shrikhand, and puran poli are prepared and shared with loved ones. Devotees visit temples to seek blessings, participate in street processions, relish local cuisine, and revel in the festivities.

Gudi Padwa encapsulates the essence of new beginnings, victory, and the spirit of community, making it a cherished festival among the Maharashtrian and Konkani communities.

Srushti Sharma

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