IN PICS: Maha CM Shinde, DCM Fadnavis celebrate Gudi Padwa, attend Shobha yatras

Updated On: 09 April, 2024 04:19 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way on Tuesday. Pics/ X @EknathShinde and X @DevendraFadnavis 

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<p>CM Eknath Shinde celebrated Gudi Padwa in his city of residence, his constituency Thane and DCM Devendra Fadnavis celebrated the festival at his hometown, his constituency Nagpur</p>

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CM Eknath Shinde celebrated Gudi Padwa in his city of residence, his constituency Thane and DCM Devendra Fadnavis celebrated the festival at his hometown, his constituency Nagpur

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Eknath Shinde placed the Gudi at Anand Ashram in Thane, following the tradition of his mentor, late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe

<p>Gudi Padwa is also known as Marathi New Year and is celebrated across Maharashtra and parts of Goa. People wish each other for prosperous new year</p>

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Gudi Padwa is also known as Marathi New Year and is celebrated across Maharashtra and parts of Goa. People wish each other for prosperous new year

<p>One of the highlights of Gudi Padwa is the bright `Shobha Yatra` procession, which takes place in numerous cities and towns throughout Maharashtra</p>

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One of the highlights of Gudi Padwa is the bright `Shobha Yatra` procession, which takes place in numerous cities and towns throughout Maharashtra

<p>CM Ekanth Shinde attended the traditional Shobha Yatra in Thane city, where participants dressed in traditional attire parade through the streets, accompanied by music, dance, and performances that heighten the celebratory atmosphere</p>

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CM Ekanth Shinde attended the traditional Shobha Yatra in Thane city, where participants dressed in traditional attire parade through the streets, accompanied by music, dance, and performances that heighten the celebratory atmosphere

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DCM Devendra Fadnavis placed the Gudi at his residence in Nagpur and also attended the Shobha Yatra

<p>Gudi Padwa festival has immense cultural and religious significance for the people of Maharashtra, and people celebrate it with a variety of ceremonies and traditions</p>

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Gudi Padwa festival has immense cultural and religious significance for the people of Maharashtra, and people celebrate it with a variety of ceremonies and traditions

<p>Marathi actress Prajakta Mali was also present at the Nagpur`s Shobha Yatra. Fadnavis also addressed the procession and extended Gudi Padwa wishes to everyone</p>

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Marathi actress Prajakta Mali was also present at the Nagpur`s Shobha Yatra. Fadnavis also addressed the procession and extended Gudi Padwa wishes to everyone

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Gudi Padwa is also significant in agriculture, as it signals the start of the harvest season

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Overall, Gudi Padwa is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural pride for the people of Maharashtra

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High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan