Gudi Padwa
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The New Year of Maharashtra (and of Konkani families in Goa, as Sausar Padvo), on the first day of Chaitra. A gudi, a staff topped with a bright cloth, neem, flowers and an upturned pot, is raised outside homes.
New YearWestern India
| Where | Maharashtra, Goa |
|---|---|
| When | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March–April) |
| Calendar | Lunisolar (Shalivahana Shaka) |
| Next date | 7 April 2027 |
| Food | Puran poli, shrikhand |
What people do
- A gudi is raised at the door or window as a sign of victory and good fortune.
- Rangoli, processions (shobha yatras) and a bitter-sweet paste of neem and jaggery.
Significance
Welcomes the new year and the spring harvest.