Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and is there- fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a symbol of Lord Rama's victory over Ravan and his subse- quent re-in statement to his post in Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Exile.
GUDI The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of PADWA victory associated with the conquests of
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the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.
India predominantly being an agrarian so- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often linked to the turn of the season and to the sowing and reaping of cops. This day also marks the end of one agricultural harvest and the beginning of a new one. GUDI INTRODUCTION PADWA
Gudi Padwa is the Marathi name for Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of 'Chaitra Shukla Pratipada'. It is the first reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma day of the New Year according to the Hindu created the world on this day and is there- calendar. fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a Gudi Padwa or Ugadi is celebrated in the symbol of Lord states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rama's victory over some parts of Karnataka and is considered Ravan and his subse- as one of the four most auspicious days in quent re-in statement the Hindu calendar. Many consider this to his post in Ayodhya day ideal for the purchase of ornaments, a after completing 14 house amongst other things. years of Exile.
The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of
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the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.
India predominantly being an agrarian so- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often linked to the turn of the season and to the sowing and reaping of cops. This day also marks the end of one agricultural harvest and the beginning of a new one. GUDI SIGNIFICANCE PADWA
Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and is there- fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a symbol of Lord Rama's victory over Ravan and his subse- quent re-in statement to his post in Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Exile.
The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of
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the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.
India predominantly being an agrarian so- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often linked to the turn of the season and to the sowing and reaping of cops. This day also marks the end of one agricultural harvest and the beginning of a new one. Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and is there- fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a symbol of Lord Rama's victory over Ravan and his subse- quent re-in statement to his post in Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Exile.
The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of
GUDI PADWA the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati On Gudi Padwaa gudi is found hanging out A silver or copper pot is placed in the in- Shivaji. of a window or prominently displayed in verted position over it. This gudi is then Maharashtrian households. hoisted outside the house, Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite in a window, terrace or a prosperity and Gudi is a bright green or yellow cloth high place so that every- good luck into the house. adorned with brocade tied to the tip of a body can see it. long bamboo over which sugar, neem leaves, India predominantly being an agrarian so- a twig of mango leaves and a garland of On this festive day, court- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often red flowers is tied. yards in village houses will linked to the turn of the season and to the be swept clean and plas- sowing and reaping of cops. This day also tered with fresh cow-dung. marks the end of one agricultural harvest Even in cities, people take and the beginning of a new one. time out to do some spring cleaning.
Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
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the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. colour associ- ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make dresses up in shrikhand and Poori new clothes and on this day. Konkanis it is a time for make Kanangachi family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
All the members of the family consume this Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and is there- fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a symbol of Lord Rama's victory over Ravan and his subse- quent re-in statement to his post in Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Exile.
The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of
GUDI CELEBRATIONS PADWA the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati On Gudi Padwaa gudi is found hanging out A silver or copper pot is placed in the in- Shivaji. of a window or prominently displayed in verted position over it. This gudi is then Maharashtrian households. hoisted outside the house, Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite in a window, terrace or a prosperity and Gudi is a bright green or yellow cloth high place so that every- good luck into the house. adorned with brocade tied to the tip of a body can see it. long bamboo over which sugar, neem leaves, India predominantly being an agrarian so- a twig of mango leaves and a garland of On this festive day, court- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often red flowers is tied. yards in village houses will linked to the turn of the season and to the be swept clean and plas- sowing and reaping of cops. This day also tered with fresh cow-dung. marks the end of one agricultural harvest Even in cities, people take and the beginning of a new one. time out to do some spring cleaning.
Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
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the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. colour associ- ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make dresses up in shrikhand and Poori new clothes and on this day. Konkanis it is a time for make Kanangachi family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
All the members of the family consume this Gudi Padwa is celebrated for a number of reasons. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and is there- fore worshipped. It is also believed that the 'Gudi' (flag) is a symbol of Lord Rama's victory over Ravan and his subse- quent re-in statement to his post in Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Exile.
The people of Maha- rashtra also see the gudi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of
GUDI PADWA the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati On Gudi Padwaa gudi is found hanging out A silver or copper pot is placed in the in- Shivaji. of a window or prominently displayed in verted position over it. This gudi is then Maharashtrian households. hoisted outside the house, Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite in a window, terrace or a prosperity and Gudi is a bright green or yellow cloth high place so that every- good luck into the house. adorned with brocade tied to the tip of a body can see it. long bamboo over which sugar, neem leaves, India predominantly being an agrarian so- a twig of mango leaves and a garland of On this festive day, court- ciety, celebrations and festivals are often red flowers is tied. yards in village houses will linked to the turn of the season and to the be swept clean and plas- sowing and reaping of cops. This day also tered with fresh cow-dung. marks the end of one agricultural harvest Even in cities, people take and the beginning of a new one. time out to do some spring cleaning.
Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
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the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. colour associ- ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make dresses up in shrikhand and Poori new clothes and on this day. Konkanis it is a time for make Kanangachi family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
All the members of the family consume this On Gudi Padwaa gudi is found hanging out A silver or copper pot is placed in the in- of a window or prominently displayed in verted position over it. This gudi is then Maharashtrian households. hoisted outside the house, in a window, terrace or a Gudi is a bright green or yellow cloth high place so that every- adorned with brocade tied to the tip of a body can see it. long bamboo over which sugar, neem leaves, a twig of mango leaves and a garland of On this festive day, court- red flowers is tied. yards in village houses will be swept clean and plas- tered with fresh cow-dung. Even in cities, people take time out to do some spring cleaning.
Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
GUDI PADWA
the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. colour associ- ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make dresses up in shrikhand and Poori new clothes and on this day. Konkanis it is a time for make Kanangachi family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
All the members of the family consume this
Copyright © 2011 Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. On Gudi Padwaa gudi is found hanging out A silver or copper pot is placed in the in- of a window or prominently displayed in verted position over it. This gudi is then Maharashtrian households. hoisted outside the house, in a window, terrace or a Gudi is a bright green or yellow cloth high place so that every- adorned with brocade tied to the tip of a body can see it. long bamboo over which sugar, neem leaves, a twig of mango leaves and a garland of On this festive day, court- red flowers is tied. yards in village houses will be swept clean and plas- tered with fresh cow-dung. Even in cities, people take time out to do some spring cleaning.
Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
GUDI PADWA the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. colour associ- ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make dresses up in shrikhand and Poori new clothes and on this day. Konkanis it is a time for make Kanangachi family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
All the members of the family consume this
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Women and children work on intricate rangoli de- signs on their doorsteps,
GUDI PROJECT PADWA the vibrant col- paste, which is believed to purify the blood What is 'Chaitra Shukla Pratipada' ? ours mirroring and strengthen the body’s immune system the burst of against diseases. Find out about Ugadi and how it may be colour associ- similar to Gudi Padwa. ated with Maharashtrian fami- spring. Everyone lies also make Gudi Padwa marks the end of one agricul- dresses up in shrikhand and Poori tural harvest and the beginning of a new new clothes and on this day. Konkanis one. What kind of crops are harvested in the it is a time for make Kanangachi new season? family gatherings. Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet Traditionally, families are supposed to begin potato, coconut milk, the festivities by eating the bittersweet jaggery, rice flour, leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste etc. of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with jaggery, and tamarind.
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