It is believed that Gudi Padwa is the Marathi term for 'Chaitra Shukla Pratipada'
It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and so he is worshipped especially at this time.
Rituals of Gudi Padwa
During Gudi Padwa, a 'Gudi' is stuck out of windows and even beautifully exhibited in some Maharashtrian residences.
During Gudi Padwa, a 'Gudi' is stuck out of windows and even beautifully exhibited in some Maharashtrian residences.
People fix a yellow or bright-coloured cloth decorated with 'zari' or brocade tied to the tip of a bamboo over a twig of mango leaves, neem leaves and sugar crystals or 'gaathi' and a garland of red flowers is also tied to this.
A copper or silver pot is then inverted and placed over it, and together it is known as Gudi.
This gudi is erected at sunrise and removed at sunset.
People visit the temples to listen to the yearly calendar- 'Panchangasravanam' as priests make predictions for the coming year.
The 'Prasad' of Gudi Padwa are the bitter leaves of the neem tree with jaggery.
In Maharashtra, 'Shrikhand' -a fragrant yogurt dessert, with 'poori'- fried puffy bread is prepared.
Greetings and sweets are exchanged.
Womenfolk as well as children create attractive 'Rangoli'patterns over their doorsteps to welcome Gudi Padwa.
Read more here : Gudi Padwa, Indian New Year Festival
A copper or silver pot is then inverted and placed over it, and together it is known as Gudi.
This gudi is erected at sunrise and removed at sunset.
People visit the temples to listen to the yearly calendar- 'Panchangasravanam' as priests make predictions for the coming year.
The 'Prasad' of Gudi Padwa are the bitter leaves of the neem tree with jaggery.In Maharashtra, 'Shrikhand' -a fragrant yogurt dessert, with 'poori'- fried puffy bread is prepared.
Greetings and sweets are exchanged.
Womenfolk as well as children create attractive 'Rangoli'patterns over their doorsteps to welcome Gudi Padwa.
Read more here : Gudi Padwa, Indian New Year Festival
