Gudi Padwa is the Hindu New Year in Marathi culture as per traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra . Gudi Padwa 2026 date is March 19, 2026. It is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Goa and parts of Karnataka. As per traditional Marathi calendar, this New Year is the Parabhava Nama Samvatsara and the Shri Shalivahan Shaka 1948 begins on the day. The first month in the Marathi calendar is Chaitra and Gudi Padwa is observed on Chaitra 1 or the first day of Chaitra. The most important event on the day is the hoisting of the Gudhi (victory flags) in front of the homes. Paraabhava Nama Samvatsara begins from March 19, 2026. Shalivahana Saka year - 1948 begins on March 19, 2026. Ugadi (Kannada and Telugu New Year) will be observed on March 19, 2026. Vikram Samvat 2083  begins in North India on the day. Why is Gudi Padwa Observed? There numerous reasons for observing Gudi Padwa - the most important legends are the defeat of Shakas by Shalivaha...

Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra; Ugadi in Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; Sansar Padwa in Goa and Chaitra Sukhladi in North India marks the beginning of New Year in the respective Hindu lunar calendar followed in these regions. The New Year is observed on the first day of the waxing phase of moon (Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada) in Chaitra month. All our festivals are directly or indirectly associated with the agrarian economy. The New Year that is observed in various parts of the country on the first day of Chaitra month is dedicated to the hope, success and joy. This success, hope and joy is directly associated with the success of our farmers. If our farmers fail we all fail. It is said in the Thirukkural that farmers are the key player of the world as they support all who take up other work, not having the strength to plough. Now we need to support our farmers to get through the severe problems they face. We don’t need to move mountains; all we need to do is h...

On the auspicious day of Gudi Padwa, when the Hindu New Year is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa and some parts of Karnataka, one raises a symbolic flag or ‘gudi’ that is of great spiritual significance. It also has a symbolic meaning. The Gudi raised on the Gudi Padwa day consists of a silk cloth, tied to a stick with an empty, inverted copper or silver jug of water (tambya) held up to the sky, outside the main door. This auspicious flag raising speaks volumes. Empty your ego, take an inverted look within, hold yourself up to the vast sky of divinity and may your soul remain outdoors, away from the trappings of this world.

The current year in Marathi Calendar followed in Maharashtra in India is 1948. It is the Shalivahana Shaka Era 1948. As per Marathi Panchang the name of the current year is the Parabhava Nama Samvatsara. The current year began on March 19, 2026  and will end on April 6, 2027. The New Year in Maharashtra is known as Gudi Padwa. The calendar followed in Maharashtra is the traditional lunar calendar. A month begins after Amavasya or no moon day and ends with the next Amavasya.  The previous year was the Shalivahana Shaka Era 1947 and it was known as the Vishwasu Nama Samvatsara and it began on March 30, 2025 and will end on March 19, 2026

Gudi Padwa is the Marathi New Year as per the traditional Hindu Marathi Lunar Calendar. Chaitra is the first month in the Marathi calendar and Gudi Padwa is observed on Chaitra 1 or the first day of Chaitra. Two important things people do on the day are the erecting of Gudhi and sharing of a mixture of neem and jaggery. The astrological predictions for the year known as Samvatsar phal is also read on the day. Here is a brief idea on how to observe Gudi Padva. People get up early in the morning of the Gudi Padwa day, and after bathing and morning prayers; erect Gudhi – the hoisting of flag on a bamboo staff. The flag hoisted on Maharashtrian New Year is made of green or yellow colored silk cloth. A bright garlanded goblet or pot is hung on top of the flagpole. Symbolically, the raising of the Gudi  means empty your ego, take an inverted look within, hold yourself up to the vast sky of divinity and may your soul remain outdoors, away from the trappings of this world. ...

Gudi Flag is raised on the Maharashtrian New Year Day and it is known as Brahmadwaj. Raising the Gudi Flag on the early morning hours of Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year. It is observed on the first day of Chaitra month (March – April) in the lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra . How to make Gudi Flag? The Gudi is made of neem leaves, gaathis (Sweet made of jaggery), a copper pot, a piece of cloth and a long wooden stick. A 5 to 10 feet long bamboo or any other wooden stick is taken and cleaned and a piece of silk or cotton cloth is tied at one end of the stick like a flag. A copper or silver or steel or brass pot is placed on top of the Gudi. A garland of flowers is placed on the top and is decorated with neem leaves. Some people tie jaggery sweet on the pole. In some regions sugarcanes are placed around the pot. You may also like to read Why is a Gudi Raised on Marathi New Year?

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 2027 date is April 7. 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.

Gudhi Padwa, or Gudi Padva, is the Marathi New Year and here is a collection of Gudhi Padwa quotes and messages. These quotations to wish friends and relatives were collected from numerous sources and edited to suit the Gudhi Padwa day. Let this Gudhi Padwa usher in a Good and Sweet Year, both materially and spiritually. Wish you a happy Gudhi Padwa with love, peace, hope and joy for the year ahead. Happy Gudhi Padwa and let this be a delightful year, filled with delightful things in each of its days. From this Gudhi Padva let us go forward with great hope that all things will be possible. May this Gudi Padwa be a good one for all of us. Another Gudhi Padwa is here to banish our worries and mistakes and start afresh. Happy Gudhi Padwa. Let this New Year herald new optimism, zeal and cheer. Let us welcome this Gudhi Padwa with great hope, eagerness and anticipation. Let us look forward to a plentiful year of joy, satisfaction, peace and prosperity. Let this Gudi Padva bring peace a...

In Mauritius , Gudi Padwa and Ugadi is celebrated in all tradition. The New Year is an occasion for Hindu people to gather together and share the new beginning of hope and success. In 2022, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on April 2. Chamouny Vishwanath Mandir in Chamouny Village is an important temple that celebrates Gudi Padwa . All Marathi Associations and important government heads will be present during the celebrations. Ugadi festival is celebrated with lot of fervor in Mauritius, especially by the Hindus. It marks the traditional New Year Day. This festival is known as Ugadi for people having Telugu and Kannada tradition, whereas it is known as Gudi Padva for Marathi and Goan tradition. It marks the harvest season. The festival is observed Chaitra Suddha Padyami, the first day of the bright fortnight in the month of Chaitra. It is a day of great joy and happiness. There is a strong belief that this day's happenings foreshadow the course of events in...

Gudi Padwa is the new year of Maharashtrians. It is also the first day of Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu calendar, and the spring season commences on this day. Legend has it that Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. The day begins with an extensive oil bath. After this, each door in the house is decorated with mango leaves and red flowers. Then prayers are offered to Lord Brahma. The most important event on this day is the hosting of ‘gudhi’ – Lord Brahma’s flag (Brahmadhvaj). There are numerous legends associated with hoisting the flag. Some say it is hoisted to the celebrate Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after killing Ravana. Some Maharashtrians hoist it to commemorate the numerous victories achieved by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. People in Maharashtra erect a gudhi or bamboo staff with a green or yellow colored silk cloth. A bright garlanded goblet is hung on top of it. Neem leaves, mango leaves, garland of red flowers and gaohi (sweet) are hung ...