Gudi Padwa marks the starting of New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. This festival is considered one of the four most religious days in the year when people begins new ventures.
Gudi Padwa, popularly known as Ugadi, is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, the end of March and the beginning of April. It is believed that Lord Brahma, created the world on this special day and so he is worshiped especially at this time.
Lord Vishnu is too said to have incarnated as Matsya, the fish, on this day. Gudi Padwa, popularly known as Ugadi, is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra shukla Padyami, which communicates to end of March or beginning of April according to the Gregorian calendar. This festival marks the beginning of 'Vasant' or spring.
Maharashtrian Happy New Year
Maharashtrian New Year falls on March end or at the beginning of the month of April that is popularly known as the sacred day of the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada for the Hindus in the Maharashtrian terminology. The festival also honors the beginning of the spring season that is 'Vasant'.