Gudi Padwa is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the New Year according to the lunisolar calendar. It is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The festival is also known as Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month, which falls in March or April. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. People decorate their homes with colorful rangolis and flowers. They also wear new clothes and exchange gifts with their loved ones.
One of the most important rituals of Gudi Padwa is the installation of a Gudi. A Gudi is a decorated flag that is made of silk or cotton cloth. It is tied to a wooden stick and decorated with mango and neem leaves. The Gudi is then hoisted on the terrace or balcony of the house.
People also visit temples and offer prayers to the gods and goddesses. They also perform special pujas and rituals at home.
Gudi Padwa is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the New Year. It is a time for new beginnings and hope.
I hope you have a happy and prosperous Gudi Padwa!
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