Gudi Padwa, also known as the Marathi New Year, marks the beginning of the traditional Hindu lunar calendar. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and other parts of India. The festival falls on the first day of the Chaitra month, usually in March or April.

During Gudi Padwa, people decorate their homes with colorful rangoli, torans, and mango leaves as a symbol of prosperity and good luck. One of the main traditions of the festival is raising a Gudi flag, which signifies victory and the triumph of good over evil. Families gather to feast on traditional dishes like puran poli, shrikhand, and poori bhaji.

The festival is also a time for exchanging gifts, visiting temples, and seeking blessings for a prosperous year ahead. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, new businesses are launched, marriages are solemnized, and homes are adorned with new clothes and jewelry. The spirit of joy and renewal fills the air as people come together to celebrate the auspicious day of Gudi Padwa.