गुढी पाडवा — महत्त्व
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.
गुढी पाडवा — महत्त्व
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.
गुढी पाडवा — पूजा विधी
- 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.
गुढी पाडवा — मंत्र
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
oṃ brahmaṇe namaḥ
Salutations to Brahma
गुढी पाडवा — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Shrikhand
- ●Puran poli
- ●Puran
- ●Shrikhand puri
- ●Neem and jaggery
गुढी पाडवा — इतर नावे
Maharashtra
Gudi hoisting, shrikhand-puri
Goa/Konkan
Same as Maharashtra
गुढी पाडवा — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Hoist the gudi
- ✓Eat neem and jaggery
- ✓Wear new clothes
- ✓Visit temple
टाळावे
- ✗Do not skip the gudi
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not disrespect the new year
गुढी पाडवा — FAQ
- गुढी पाडवा काय आहे?
- Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi and Konkani New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
- गुढी पाडवा 2027 कधी आहे?
- 2027 मध्ये गुढी पाडवा बुधवार, ७ एप्रिल, २०२७ रोजी येतो.
- गुढी पाडवा ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- 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.
- गुढी पाडवा ला काय खावे?
- Shrikhand, Puran poli, Puran, Shrikhand puri, Neem and jaggery
- गुढी पाडवा ला काय करावे?
- Hoist the gudi; Eat neem and jaggery; Wear new clothes
- गुढी पाडवा ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not skip the gudi; Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not disrespect the new year
- गुढी पाडवा ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- गुढी पाडवा Brahma ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming गुढी पाडवा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
गुढी पाडवा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ७ एप्रि, २०२७ | बुधवार | 05:54 am | — |