Gudi Padwa
March 19 - THURSDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Maharashtra's New Year marked by hoisting the Gudi flag symbolizing victory and prosperity."
The Marathi New Year celebrated by hoisting decorated bamboo staffs and preparing festive meals.
Traditions:
- Raising the Gudi (decorated bamboo with silk cloth and garland) outside homes
- Preparing traditional puran poli (sweet flatbread) and shrikhand
- Wearing new clothes and exchanging neem leaves mixed with jaggery
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Fun Fact:
The Gudi is believed to ward off evil and invite prosperity into homes for the new year.