Gudi Padwa Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi and Konkani New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. A gudi (flag) is hoisted outside homes to welcome the new year and ward off evil.
Gudi Padwa Mythology & Legend
According to tradition, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. It also commemorates the day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya and was crowned. The gudi symbolises victory and prosperity. Chhatrapati Shivaji is said to have hoisted the gudi after victories.
Gudi Padwa Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear new clothes.
- Hoist the gudi (bamboo pole with cloth, neem leaves, sugar candy, and upturned pot) outside the door.
- Prepare shrikhand and puran poli; eat neem and jaggery for bitter-sweet symbolism.
- Visit the temple and exchange greetings; draw rangoli.
Gudi Padwa Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
oṃ brahmaṇe namaḥ
Salutations to Brahma
Gudi Padwa Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Shrikhand
- ●Puran poli
- ●Puran
- ●Shrikhand puri
- ●Neem and jaggery
Gudi Padwa Regional Celebrations across India
Maharashtra(गुढी पाडवा)
Gudi hoisting, shrikhand-puri
Goa/Konkan(संवत्सर पाडवा)
Same as Maharashtra
Gudi Padwa Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Hoist the gudi
- ✓Eat neem and jaggery
- ✓Wear new clothes
- ✓Visit temple
Don'ts
- ✗Do not skip the gudi
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not disrespect the new year
Gudi Padwa — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gudi Padwa?
- Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi and Konkani New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
- What are the Gudi Padwa puja rituals?
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear new clothes.; Hoist the gudi (bamboo pole with cloth, neem leaves, sugar candy, and upturned pot) outside the door.; Prepare shrikhand and puran poli; eat neem and jaggery for bitter-sweet symbolism.; Visit the temple and exchange greetings; draw rangoli.
- What to eat on Gudi Padwa?
- Shrikhand, Puran poli, Puran, Shrikhand puri, Neem and jaggery
- What should you do on Gudi Padwa?
- Hoist the gudi; Eat neem and jaggery; Wear new clothes
- What should you avoid on Gudi Padwa?
- Do not skip the gudi; Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not disrespect the new year
- Which deity is worshipped on Gudi Padwa?
- Gudi Padwa is dedicated to Brahma.