Gudi
Padwa, the first
Holy festival
which 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). [In
other parts of
country it is
celebrated during
Nau Roz (Kashmir),
Baisakhi (Punjab),
Cheti Chand
(Sindhi), Naba
Barsha (Bengal),
Goru Bihu (Assam),
Puthandu (Tamil
Nadu), Vishu
(Kerala)] On this
very day Lord
Brahma created the
Universe.
Therefore for
Hindus, this day
carries special
importance. The
day is celebrated
with an auspicious
bath, followed by
decorating the
doorway with a
‘toran’,
performing
ritualistic
worship and
hoisting the
Gudhi.
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