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GudiPadwah: A Fortunate Beginning
of a New Year with New Ray of Hopes
GudiPadwa is the Indian festival that augments and marks the beginning of the marathi
new year and is usually celebrated on the first day of the Indian month of
Chaita according to the lunar calendar. The advent of a new year heralds new
hopes, new dreams and greater chances of prosperity and wish fulfillment and so
it is celebrated with lots of joy and pompousness throughout Maharashtra.
This
magnificent festival is also no exception and provides you with many tales and
stories related to it. Also called Ugadi in the Indian state of Karnataka and
Andhra Pradesh, while Cheti Chand among Sindhis, this is a festival, which is
filled with a certain charm, and vibrance that is visually delightful.
Most
of the Indian festivals have a very special and intriguing history and it is
interesting to see the manner in which they are celebrated.
Gudi
Padwah date and time being based on the Hindu calendar, tends to vary each
year. This year 2017, Gudi Padwah falls on March 29 (Wednesday).
It
is believed that this is the day when the universe was created. It is believed
by all Hindus that this is the day, Lord Brahma created the world. It is thus
dedicated to the innumerable Gods we have in the country. Legend has it that
Lord Vishnu took the Matsya incarnation (take a particular appearance of
something) or the form of fish on this day. This was an incarnation to save the
entire earth from destruction or in Hindu language, pralaya.
Again,
there is another reason why this festival is celebrated. Gudi Padwa is also
considered as the harvest festival, which shows that the Rabi crop has ended
for the season. This is the time when mangoes and fruits are reaped. Gudi Padwa
is the time when you find the delicious ripe mangoes in the market.
According
to a history, it also said that this is a celebration of the victory march of
Shivaji Maharaja the veteran Maratha leader. The festival is celebrated in
honour of this great king who had a kingdom that spread across the entire part
of western India. This is the reason people worship the Gudi which is a cloth
which flies like a flag that is usually a sign of victory in an army.
Today
with the augment of cheer and joy, Gudi Padwa is a celebration that is much
awaited for and this is a time when people pray for the well being of the
people. It is believed that good wins over evil and is an auspicious day for
all.
