Gudi Padwa, marks the beginning of the New
Year, new month and new day for the Hindus falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It is known as
Gudhi Padwa (in Maharashtra), Ugadi (in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh), Navroz (Kashmir), Baisakhi (Punjab),
Cheti Chand (Sindhi), Naba Barsha (Bengal), Goru Bihu (Assam), Puthandu (Tamil
Nadu), Vishu (Kerala)
It is believed that Lord Brahma created the Universe. This day carries
special importance for Hindus. The day starts with an auspicious bath followed by decorating the doorway with a ‘toran’, rangoli and performing
ritualistic worship and hoisting the Gudhi. It symbolizes the victory of King Shalivahana over Sakas and
was hoisted by his people when he returned to Paithan.
Gudhi symbolizes the Brahmadhvaj (Brahma’s flag) mentioned in the Brahma Purana, because Lord Brahma created the
universe on this day.
Gudhi is believed
to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.
The Gudhi is
positioned on the right side of the main entrance of the house. This symbolizes
active state of the soul.
Women make sweets, people wear new clothes and celibrte the day with a new fervour to welcome the spring!!
