Celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa
The
Hindus of Maharashtra and Goa celebrate their new year - Gudi
Padwa on the first day of the Chaitra (Mid March –
April). Early on the morning, people cladded in new clothes
decorates their houses with colourful flowers and adorn the
doorways and porch with different "rangoli" patterns.
A decorated pole called "gudis” with a brass or silver vessel
placed on the top is worshipped to honer Mother Earth's
bounty. Sweets and greetings are exchanged between families and
relatives.
