As Gudi as it gets! By: Tushar Joshi March 20, 2007
Riteish Deshmukh
Every year, we celebrate Gudi Padwa by enjoying a sumptuous lunch at home.
The spread consists of traditional Maharashtrian delicacies like puran poli. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat lunch at home yesterday as I was shooting for Indra Kumar's Dhamaal.
Why the celebration?
Gudi Padwa means the start of the new year for farmers. Since we come from the farming community of Latur, this festival means a lot to us.
For the farmers, it means the settling of old accounts and the beginning of new ones. In Latur, we celebrate Gudi Padwa in a big way.
Rakhi Sawant
I am down with viral fever and not feeling well, so I am not celebrating the festival this year.
However, my mother is making some sweets and they will be a pooja in my house.
Why the celebration?
Gudi Padwa signifies the beginning of the new year for Maharashtrians.
Keerti Kelkar
This year, my mother-in-law did the puja as I had an early morning shoot.
But I did manage to get some sweets! In the evening, we went to the temple.
Why the celebration?
For Maharashtrians, Gudi Padwa signifies the first day of the Hindu calendar.
Sai Deodhar
I am in Delhi, so I cannot celebrate the festival. Last year, I enjoyed erecting the gudi and doing the puja with my family.
Why the celebration?
Gudi Padwa marks the first day of the Maharashtrian calendar.
Also, it has something to do with farmers and the harvesting season. That is the reason why wheat grain is tied around the gudi.
Ishaa Koppikar
Our Gudi Padwa starts with my grandmother making a bitter paste from neem leaves that we eat before beginning any work. Eating something sweet follows this.
Why the celebration?
Gudi Padwa is a victory celebration.
It is celebrated for Ramji's successful return to Ayodhya after killing Ravana. Gudi means victory and Padwa means new year.
Ashwini Kalsekar
This is the first Gudi Padwa when my parents are not with me. They are presently in London, so I am celebrating it at home by myself.
Every year, we do a traditional puja where we bathe the gods, wear new clothes and erect the Gudi.
This year, however, I haven't been able to enjoy the traditional faral (sweets), since I am unwell.
Why the celebration?
After Holi, Gudi Padwa is a period that signifies a new beginning.
Gauri Pradhan
I celebrate Gudi Padwa every year. This year, I will do the traditional puja and cook some good Maharashtrian food before leaving for my shoot.
Why the celebration?
Gudi Padwa is the first day of the new year according to the Hindu calendar, and also Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana on this day.
Anusha Dandekar
I don't celebrate Gudi Padwa.
Narayani Shastri
I had no idea it's Gudi Padwa. What's it about?
What's Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa is considered a very auspicious day. There are many legends behind the celebration of Gudi Padwa.
It is said that the universe was created by Brahma on this day and Satyug began.
It is also believed that on this day, King Vali was killed by Rama who then returned to Ayodhya victorious. Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month.
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