Gudi Padwa 2024: Gudi Padwa is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Maharashtra Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, among others. It also celebrated by the Konkani diaspora. Gudi Padwa, also known as Ugadi, Yugadi, or Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year according to the lunisolar calendar. The festival usually falls in March or April, marking the arrival of spring.
This year it falls on April 9, 2024.
Gudi Padwa 2024: Date and time
Pratipad Tithithi begins on April 8, at 11:50 pm
Pratipad Tithi Ends on April 9, at 08:30 pm
Marathi Shaka Samvata 1946 Begins
Significance
Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the traditional Hindu lunar calendar year and considered an auspicious time for new beginnings and endeavors. It believed that Lord Brahma created the universe on this day, and hence it holds immense religious and cultural significance.
On Gudi Padwa, people decorate their homes with colorful rangoli designs and hoist a Gudi, which is a decorated bamboo stick or pole with a bright cloth, neem leaves, and a garlanded sugar crystal on top. This Gudi symbolizes victory or prosperity and typically placed outside the house or in a prominent location.
People also dress up in new clothes, perform special prayers, and offer traditional sweets like Puran Poli and Shrikhand as offerings to deities. It is a time for families to come together, exchange good wishes, and celebrate the onset of a new year with joy and optimism. Gudi Padwa, a festival rich in cultural significance and celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across Maharashtra and other regions where it observed.
Wishes on Gudi Padwa
- May the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa bring you and your family abundant joy, prosperity, and success. Happy Gudi Padwa!
- As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, may your life be filled with new hopes, aspirations, and blessings. Wishing you a very Happy Gudi Padwa!
- On this auspicious day, may Lord Brahma shower his choicest blessings upon you and your loved ones. Happy Gudi Padwa!
- May the vibrant colors of Gudi Padwa brighten your life with peace, happiness, and prosperity. Have a joyful and blessed Gudi Padwa!
- As the sweet aroma of Puran Poli fills the air, may your home be filled with love, laughter, and positivity. Happy Gudi Padwa to you and your family!
- Let’s welcome the new year with open arms and renewed spirits. May Gudi Padwa bring new beginnings and endless opportunities your way. Happy Gudi Padwa!
- May the Gudi spread the message of harmony, unity, and goodwill. Wishing you a Happy Gudi Padwa filled with love and togetherness!
- On this auspicious occasion, may you be blessed with good health, prosperity, and success in all your endeavors. Happy Gudi Padwa!
- Let’s celebrate the victory of good over evil and embrace the new year with positivity and optimism. Wishing you a joyous and prosperous Gudi Padwa!
- May the divine blessings of Lord Brahma fill your life with peace, happiness, and prosperity on this auspicious day of Gudi Padwa. Happy Gudi Padwa to you and your family!
