Gudi Padwa the festival which falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra.

According to the Vedic texts, it is considered the most powerful day of the year as Lord Brahmā created the Universe.

Gudi Padwa or Marathi New Year is celebrated with an auspicious oil bath ceremony, followed by decorating the main door with a garland, performing rituals and hoisting flag known as Gudi. As the festival is just around the corner so, here are few steps that how devotees celebrate the festival of  'Gudi Padwa'. Have a look. 

Gudi Padwa Celebration:

– On this day apply ayurvedic oil bath or massage therapy to nourish and revitalize your body in the early morning. 

– Next, hoist the flag or ‘Gudi’ at the entrance of your home during the sunrise.

– Now, adore the hoisted flag just after the sunrise.

– Then, clean every nook and corner of your home.

– Make beautiful Rangoli with bright colors such as red, orange and yellow. Gudi Padwa celebration will not be complete without a vibrant Rangoli decoration.

– Decorate your entrance, living room and bathroom with Neem leaves and marigold flowers.

– Get dressed up in Gudi Padwa special attire. For women, wear Nauvari-a traditional a nine-yard Marathi style saree tucked at the back whereas men should wear Kurta Pajama along with a saffron turban during the auspicious Gudi Padwa celebration.

– Gather your family and relatives on the occasion of Gudi Padwa-Marathi New Year.

– Greet “Wish you a Happy Gudi Padwa 2018” or “Best Wishes for Gudi Padwa” to everyone.

– Bring Gudi Padwa special Marathi New Year Almanac or Panchang.

– Take Gudi Padwa special Neem leaves as Prasad.

– Prepare delicacies like Gudi Padwa special Sabudana Vada, Gudi Padwa special Shrikhand, Gudi Padwa special Puran Poli and Gudi Padwa special Kheer.

– Perform Gudi Padwa special Lezim dance on Gudi Padwa 2018-Marathi New Year