Sansar Padwa is the Hindu New Year observed in Goa . It is observed on the first day of the Chaitra Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Goa . Sansar Padwa 2025 date is March 30. The day is also popularly known as Gudi Padwa.
The day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days to start new ventures and perform auspicious ceremonies like house warming.
Shigmo festival observed in some parts of Goa concludes on the day.
Another ritual on the day is the Dinya Jatra. In this ritual unmarried youth from the Velip community carry a stick of dino decorated with flowers around the village.
Gudi flags are also raised on the day in many houses.