Gudi Padwa 2022: Here’s The Day’s Significance And History
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According to the Hindu calendar, Gudi Padwa is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month, which indicates the arrival of the spring while, also, marking the start of a new year for Maharashtrians and Konkani Hindus.
The festival of Gudi Padwa holds a significant place in the lives of people who are native to Maharashtra and Goa. This year, it will be celebrated on April 2. According to the Hindu calendar, Gudi Padwa is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month, which indicates the arrival of the spring while, also, marking the start of a new year for Maharashtrians and Konkani Hindus.
On this day, people clean their houses and decorate it with beautiful rangolis and mango-neem leaves. Besides this, the traditional Gudi flags are hoisted on the terrace or basically, outside the houses.
Gudi flag consists of a bright colourful cloth tied at the top of a long bamboo stick with neem and mango leaves. Alongside, there's a garland of sugar candy as well tied atop. It's further capped with a silver, copper or bronze pot arranged in an inverted manner.
The Gudi flag held high is a symbol of victory. Neem symbolises the bitter experiences in life and sugar candy represents the happy moments. So, basically, it's a reflection of life which is a mixture of good and bad.
