Gudi Padwa

Sanjana Ganesan, KL Rahul send 'heart-warming' greetings on Gudi Padwa

Sanjana Ganesan, KL Rahul, Umesh Yadav, among others extended their wishes on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, a festival that is celebrated extensively by people in Maharashtra, marking the onset of the spring season. 

Apr 13, 2021, 15:13 PM IST

Bohag Bihu, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh: How India celebrates New Year

This April marks the celebration of a New Year for many Indian communities all across the country. In Maharashtra, the New Year is called Ugadi, for the Sindhi community, it is referred to as Cheti Chand, for Kashmiris, it's called Navreh and for the Assamese community, it's named Bohag Bihu.

Apr 13, 2021, 11:46 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets people on Navaratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the beginning of Navaratri, and offered his best wishes to various regions and communities celebrating their new year as per the traditional Hindu calendar.

Apr 13, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Gudi Padwa 2021: How Maharashtrians welcome New Year!

In Maharashtra, Gudi Padwa marks the New Year. The Konkani community refers to this day as Samwatsara.

Apr 13, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

Gudi Padwa 2021: Date, Puja timings and how to celebrate

On Tuesday (April 13), the festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated as people welcome the New Year as per the Hindu calendar. Here is everything you need to know about this year's Gudi Padwa celebrations.

Apr 11, 2021, 18:40 PM IST

South and Bollywood stars convey festive greetings to fans amid lockdown

Wednesday marked the festivities of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and the start of Navaratri all over India, but with the COVID-19 lockdown there has been no celebration anywhere. 

Mar 25, 2020, 20:27 PM IST

Sonali Bendre: Ironic that Gudi Padwa falls at the start of 21-day lockdown

Gudi Padwa is the first day of the month of Chaitra and marks the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu calendar.

Mar 25, 2020, 15:18 PM IST

Gudi Padwa 2020: Here's how Maharashtrians welcome New Year, check timings

The Konkani community refers to this day as Samwatsara. This year, Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on March 25.

Mar 25, 2020, 09:20 AM IST

Gudi Padwa 2019: All you need to know about the Maharashtrian New Year

Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtra on the first day of the month of Chaitra

Apr 06, 2019, 13:51 PM IST

Singer Adnan Sami gives back to Pakistan Twitter troll, says 'Eid just don't belong to you'

Adnan Sami, who was in a festive mood on Sunday, gave back to a troll from Pakistan who mocked the singer for extending his wishes on Indian festivities.

Mar 18, 2018, 19:36 PM IST

Gudi Padwa 2018: Best SMS, WhatsApp & Facebook messages for your loved ones

This year, Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on March 18.

Mar 17, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand

Extending his greetings to the people of Maharashtra on the special occasion of Gudi Padwa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said may the coming year bring happiness, good health and prosperity."People across India are celebrating the start of the new year.

Mar 28, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

Gudi Padwa 2017: Timing, Tithi and Vidhi

On this auspicious occasion, family members get together to celebrate the New Year after decorating their homes with flowers, rangolis and making special preparations in the kitchen.

Mar 27, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Gudi Padwa 2017: Here’s how Maharashtrians celebrate their New Year

This year, Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on March 29.

Mar 14, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Maharashtra drought: Tanker water used to fill sacred pond Ramkund

It was for the first time in last 139 years that Ramkund had dried up as water stock in Gangapur dam had gone down due to severe drought and scanty rainfall last year.

Apr 09, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Shani Shingnapur: 400-year-old ban lifted; women enter inner sanctum of temple, offer prayers

Debunking 400-year-old tradition, Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai on Friday entered the inner sanctum of  Shani Shingnapur temple here in Maharashtra and offered her prayer. 

Apr 08, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

Centuries-old tradition buried; Shani Shingnapur temple lifts curb on women

On the first day of Gudi Padwa, male devotees stormed into inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple.

Apr 08, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Male devotees storm into inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple

On the first day of Gudi Padwa, male devotees on Friday stormed into inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple, despite trust's order that nobody would be allowed to offer prayers there.

Apr 08, 2016, 12:23 PM IST

Gudi Padwa 2016: Maharashtrians celebrate their New Year – Here’s how

On this day, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshama after defeating demon King Ravana in Lanka. 

Apr 06, 2016, 16:22 PM IST