Gudi Padwa 2025: Gudi Padwa is a very important Hindu festival celebrated especially in Maharashtra. This festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is also called ‘Samvatsar Padvo’. This festival is celebrated every year on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Let us know more about this festival.
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When is Gudi Padwa celebrated?
Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month according to the Hindu calendar. This is the same date when fasting is observed on the first day of Chaitra Navratri in the states of North India such as Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand. This date usually falls in the month of March or April. In 2025, Gudi Parwa will be celebrated on March 30.
Where is Gudi Padwa 2025 celebrated
Gudi Padwa is mainly celebrated with great pomp in Maharashtra. Apart from this, this festival is also celebrated in Goa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In Karnataka it is known as ‘Yugadi’ and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as ‘Ugadi’. At the same time, in North India it is celebrated as the beginning of Vikrami Samvat.
How is Gudi Padwa celebrated?
The festival of Gudi Parwa is celebrated with joy and religious rituals. Many special traditions are performed on this day:
Installation of Gudi:
- A long bamboo is planted at the main entrance or roofs of the houses, on top of which a brass or copper urn is placed.
- A silk cloth is wrapped on it and it is decorated with mango leaves, neem twigs and flowers.
- It is called ‘Gudi’, which is a symbol of victory and prosperity.
Bathing and worship:
- On this day, there is a tradition of taking a special abhyanga bath (bathing after oil massage).
- On this day, it is said that Brahma Ji, Shri Hari Vishnu and Mata Shakti are worshipped.
Special food:
- On this day, dishes like puranpoli, shrikhand, and panak are traditionally made.
- Consuming neem leaves on this day is considered auspicious as neem leaves provide health benefits.
Rangoli and decoration:
- Rangoli is made in the courtyard of the houses.
- A toran of mango leaves is put on the door.
Welcoming the New Year:
- People wear new clothes and wish each other.
- Traders consider this day as the beginning of the new financial year.