Updated On: 22 March, 2023 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
After three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mumbaikars share how they are bringing in festivities by putting up the `gudi` and eating puran poli with family and friends

Namita Haibat has put up the `Gudi` in her house (left); Amogh Golatkar is busy with lunch at his home in Dadar. Photo Courtesy: Namita Haibat/ Amogh Golatkar
After almost three years since the Covid-19 pandemic took over the world, Mumbaikar Namita Haibat is excited to bring in Gudi Padwa with her family for more than one reason. "This year is special since my son will be celebrating it with the entire family for the first time. We plan an `Abhyanga Snan` for him, followed by puja rituals, hoisting the `Gudi` in his favorite color cloth, and a family lunch," she shares.
Every year, the city comes alive to celebrate Gudi Padwa, the traditional New Year celebrated by Maharashtrians not only in India but around the world. This year, it is being celebrated on March 22. While Mumbaikars usually celebrate it with their family and friends, it has been difficult to have extravagant celebrations due to the pandemic-induced lockdown.