Gudi Padwa 2024: According to the Hindi calendar, Pratipada of Chaitra month is considered the beginning of the Hindu New Year as well as the Marathi New Year. This day is also celebrated as Gudi Padwa. This festival is mainly celebrated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. In such a situation, let us know when Gudi Padwa in the year 2024 and how will this festival be celebrated.
According to the English calendar i.e. Gregorian calendar, every year the new year starts on 1 January. But in all religious communities, the New Year is celebrated on different days according to their respective beliefs. Whereas, if we talk about the Hindi calendar, then according to it, the beginning of the new year is considered to be from Pratipada of Chaitra month.
Gudi Padwa Auspicious Time
According to the Hindi calendar, Pratipada of Chaitra month is starting on 08th April at 11:50 pm. Also, this date will end on April 09 at 08:30 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 09.
Importance of Gudi Padwa
Here Gudi means flag, whereas in Marathi Pratipada date is called Padwa. Therefore this festival is known as Gudi Padwa. According to religious beliefs, Lord Brahma created the universe on Pratipada of Chaitra month. Therefore this date has special significance.
Meaning of Gudi Padwa
Gudi means flag and Pratipada date is called Padwa. It symbolizes the harvesting of Rabi crops. It is said that this is the day when Lord Brahma started the creation of the universe. This day is celebrated with great grandeur and divinity in Maharashtra.
The festival is associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The festival of Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. People hoist it outside their homes like a victory flag. This festival is a symbol of Hindu victory and prosperity.
How is this festival celebrated?
On this day, people clean their houses thoroughly. During this time the house is decorated with rangoli and flower garlands. Along with this, an arch made of mango or Ashoka leaves is tied at the main gate. Many types of dishes are also prepared during Gudi Padwa.
A flag i.e. Gudi is placed in front of the house. After this, a Swastika is drawn on a vessel, and a silk cloth is wrapped over it. Also, on this date, there is a tradition of applying oil on the body and taking a bath in the morning. There is also a tradition of eating Neem tree with jaggery on this day for good health.