Gudi Padwa
April 14 - SATURDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Maharashtra's New Year celebration with the hoisting of the auspicious Gudi flag."
The Marathi New Year marking the beginning of the spring season and the traditional Hindu new year.
Traditions:
- Hoisting the Gudi (decorated pole) outside homes for prosperity
- Consuming neem leaves mixed with jaggery symbolizing life's bitter-sweet nature
- Wearing new clothes and visiting temples for blessings
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Fun Fact:
The Gudi is believed to ward off evil and invite good fortune into the household.