Gudi Padwa / Ugadi
The Hindu new year, when the gudi is raised at the doorway.
- Deity
- Brahma
- When
- March-April
Significance
Gudi Padwa falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, and marks the start of the traditional lunar new year in Maharashtra, where it is called Gudi Padwa, and in the Deccan, where it is Ugadi. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of the harvest season. It is regarded as one of the most auspicious days of the year for new beginnings.
How it is celebrated
Households hoist a gudi, a bright cloth tied to a bamboo staff and topped with a garlanded pot, at the doorway or window, and prepare festive dishes and neem-jaggery preparations. Homes are cleaned, decorated with rangoli, and the day is chosen for new purchases and ventures.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gudi Padwa / Ugadi?
Gudi Padwa falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, and marks the start of the traditional lunar new year in Maharashtra, where it is called Gudi Padwa, and in the Deccan, where it is Ugadi. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of the harvest season. It is regarded as one of the most auspicious days of the year for new beginnings.
When is Gudi Padwa / Ugadi in Mumbai, MH?
Gudi Padwa / Ugadi falls in March-April; the next one for Mumbai, MH is on 7 April 2027.
How is Gudi Padwa / Ugadi celebrated?
Households hoist a gudi, a bright cloth tied to a bamboo staff and topped with a garlanded pot, at the doorway or window, and prepare festive dishes and neem-jaggery preparations. Homes are cleaned, decorated with rangoli, and the day is chosen for new purchases and ventures.
Which deity is worshipped on Gudi Padwa / Ugadi?
Gudi Padwa / Ugadi is dedicated to Brahma.
Last updated 26 July 2026