Gudi Padwa 2020: Date, time & significance

Gudi Padwa is a festival that is predominantly celebrated in Maharashtra and marks the beginning of the New Year and the harvest season. Gudi Padwa is observed on the first day of Chaitra month which usually falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. The festival marks the traditional new year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus. On the Gudi Padwa day, people decorate their home with rangoli, a special Gudhi flag which is garlanded with flowers, mango and neem leaves, and topped with upturned silver or copper vessel. As per Hindu religious beliefs, hoisting Gudi (flag) brings luck and good fortune.

Gudi Padwa 2020 Date and Time

This year, Gudi Padwa will be observed on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. However, this year , there will be no procession on street due to curfew in the most parts of Maharastra in view of coronavirus outbreak.

Gudi Padwa Significance


Gudhi Padva signifies the arrival of spring and to the reaping of Rabi crops. As per legends, Gudi Padwa is the day on which Hindu god Brahma created time and universe. Another legend suggests that Gudi Padwa is observed to commemorate the coronation of Rama in Ayodhya after his victory over evil Ravana.

According to Anne Feldhaus, renowned Professor of Religious Studies, in rural Maharashtra the festival is linked to Shiva’s dance and coming together of the community as they carry the Gudhi Kavads together to a Shiva temple.