In Photos: Mumbaikars celebrate Gudi Padwa the traditional way

Updated On: 09 April, 2024 11:04 AM IST | ronak mastakar

On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Mumbaikars on Tuesday celebrate the festival in the traditional way (Pics/Anurag Ahire and Kirti Surve Parade)

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On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Mumbaikars on Tuesday celebrate the festival in the traditional way (Pics/Anurag Ahire and Kirti Surve Parade)

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Marking the beginning of the traditional new year, Gudi Padwa is primarily celebrated by the people in Maharashtra and Goa

<p>The auspicious festival derives its name from two words -- `gudi` which is the flag of Lord Brahma and `padwa`, which signifies the first day of the phase of the moon</p>

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The auspicious festival derives its name from two words -- `gudi` which is the flag of Lord Brahma and `padwa`, which signifies the first day of the phase of the moon

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The occasion signals the onset of the warmer days and the spring season

<p>The festival is observed with colourful floor decorations, a special Gudi flag garlanded with flowers, mango and neem leaves, and topped with upturned silver or copper vessels, street processions, dancing and festive foods like shrikhand puri</p>

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The festival is observed with colourful floor decorations, a special Gudi flag garlanded with flowers, mango and neem leaves, and topped with upturned silver or copper vessels, street processions, dancing and festive foods like shrikhand puri

<p>Gudi Padwa coincides with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country</p>

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Gudi Padwa coincides with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of the traditional New Year to people living in different states of the country</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of the traditional New Year to people living in different states of the country

<p>In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to all my family members of the country on the occasion of Navratri. We wish that this great festival of worship of Shakti brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and health to everyone. Jai Mata Di!"</p>

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In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to all my family members of the country on the occasion of Navratri. We wish that this great festival of worship of Shakti brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and health to everyone. Jai Mata Di!"

<p>In another post, he said, "Today, on the first day of Navratri, I pay my respects and obeisances at the feet of Maa Shailputri! May Mother Goddess infuse new strength and energy into the lives of all my family members in the country"</p>

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In another post, he said, "Today, on the first day of Navratri, I pay my respects and obeisances at the feet of Maa Shailputri! May Mother Goddess infuse new strength and energy into the lives of all my family members in the country"

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