Gudi Padwa 2023: The first day of the new year is referred to as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra. The two words “gudi” and “padwa,” which together denote a Hindu Lord Brahma flag or emblem and the first day of a lunar fortnight, respectively, are the Sanskrit root words for the Marathi New Year. It is also known as Samvatsara Padvo. The festival signals the start of harvest time and is fervently and enthusiastically observed in the state.
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