Gudi Padwa and Ugadi 2024

Gudi Padwa and Ugadi 2024

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: April 10 2024

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  • Gudi Padwa is celebrated every year on the first day of the Hindu New Year i.e. Chaitra month. This day is also called Ugadi. 
  • The Hindu New Year begins with the month of Chaitra. In Maharashtra, the Hindu New Year is celebrated as Gudi Padwa. 
  • This day marks the harvest day. Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma are worshiped on this day. 
  • On this day, people decorate the house with rangoli, flowers, garlands etc. and make many types of dishes. This year Gudi Padwa is on 09 April 2024, Tuesday. 
  • People wear new clothes on the day of Gudi Padwa. They go to meet each other's homes. 
  • Puran Poli and Shrikhand are celebrated in this festival. Sweet rice is also made. Also called sugar-rice. 
  • Gudi Padwa and Ugadi hold immense cultural significance in Maharashtra and the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, respectively.
  • These festivals mark the traditional New Year according to the Hindu lunar calendar and are celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor.
  • Both festivals are also marked by the creation of intricate rangoli designs outside homes, signifying prosperity and good luck.
  • Gudi Padwa and Ugadi serve as occasions for families and communities to come together, exchange greetings, and partake in festive rituals. 
  • It's a time when people gather to share traditional sweets, engage in cultural performances, and offer prayers for a prosperous year ahead. 
  • These festivals not only strengthen familial bonds but also foster a sense of unity and camaraderie among neighbors and communities.
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