Culture & Tradition

Gudi Padwa – Maharashtra’s New Year Festival

 Where: Statewide (Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur)
 When: March – April (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada)

✅ Why Experience It?
✔️ The traditional New Year celebration of Maharashtra.
✔️ Houses & temples are decorated with colorful rangoli & Gudis (flags).
✔️ Symbolizes prosperity, new beginnings & the victory of good over evil.

 Festival Highlights:
✔️ Hoisting of the Gudi (Decorated Flag) outside homes.
✔️ Puran Poli (Sweet Flatbread) is the main festive dish.
✔️ Grand processions & traditional performances in Pune & Mumbai.

 Best Places to Celebrate: Pune, Mumbai (Girgaon, Dadar), Nashik.

 Tip: Join a local family to experience the traditional Gudi rituals.