Why Celebrate Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.
Gudi Padwa
marks the beginning of the New Year to the Maharashtrians. The advent of a new
year heralds new hopes, new dreams and greater chances of prosperity and wish
fulfillment and so it is celebrated with a lot of joy and pompousness
throughout Maharashtra.
History of the Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra
According to Hindu mythology, on the day of Gudi Padwa,
Brahma created the universe. It is also believed that it was on this day that
Lord Rama killed Bali. It is one of the three and a half days in the Hindu
calendar when each and every moment of the day is auspicious.
Description of the Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra
Unrestrained merriment marks the celebrations of Gudi
Padwa. There are several rituals and customs that are associated with the
celebration of this festival.
A bamboo staff or gudhi is erected in front of the
house. A new cloth is then tied to the gudhi. A bright garlanded vessel is hung
on top of it. This is symbolic of achievement. The Prasad that you will get in any of the Maharashtra households on the
occasion of Gudi Padwa is very different. It is made out of tender Neem leaves,
tamarind, Ajwain, gram-pulse and jaggery. According to popular belief, this
Prasad strengthens your immunity system and you can fight diseases better.
Some even prefer
to keep a pot with coconuts, flowers and mango leaves just outside their home.
They clad themselves in new clothes as well. Tasteful sweet dishes like
shrikhand and jalebis are savored by the people. The ardor and excitement of
the people on the occasion of celebration of Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra is
great.
Time for celebrating the Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra
The Gudi Padwa is celebrated according to the Hindu
calendar. Padwa refers to the first day of the Hindu Lunar month. It falls on
the first day of the month of Chaitra (either in the month of March or April).
BEST WISHES FOR GUDI PDWA
Aaushya ek vina, Ana sur bhavnanche.Ga dhund hovun tu sangit navin varshache.HAPPY GUDI PADVA.
Soneri suryachi soneri kirne,Soneri kirnancha soneri diwas..Soneri diwasachya Soneri Shubhechha!Gudipadvyachya Hardik Shubhechha.
He nutan apna sarvana sukha,samruddhi ani bharabharatichejavo hich ishwar charni prarthana.Gudipadvyache hardik shubheccha.
Khushian ho Overflow
Masti kabhi na ho low
Dosti ka surur chaya rahe
Dhan aur Shorat ki ho bauchar
aisa aye apke liye Gudi Padva ka tyohar!
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