Gudi Padwa: Marathi New Year celebrations in pictures

Paul Noronha Updated - April 06, 2019 at 03:35 PM.

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Gudi Padwa or the Maharashtrian New Year procession. ▲

A huge rangoli is made on the street to mark the beginning of New Year for Maharashtrians. ▲

Women in traditional attire attend celebration procession to mark the Maharashtrian New Year. ▲

Men in traditional costume take a selfie during the Gudi Padwa procession. ▲

Women dress in traditional costumes dance during a procession. ▲

Traditionally dressed, people take part in the Gudi Padwa celebration. ▲

A 30-feet statue seen during the procession. ▲

Children in traditional dress take part in the Gudi Padwa procession. ▲

Children, dressed in traditional costume, perform during the procession to celebrate Marathi New Year. ▲

People celebrate Gudi Padwa to mark the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus. It is celebrated in Maharashtra on the first day of the Chaitra month according to the Hindu calendar.

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