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flag Gudi Padwa, celebrated on March 19, 2026, marked the Marathi New Year with rituals, food, and messages of unity from public figures across India.

flag Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, was celebrated on March 19, 2026, marking the start of the Hindu lunisolar calendar and the Chaitra month. flag Observed across Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka, the festival features hoisting decorated Gudi poles, traditional meals like puran poli and neem-jaggery, and family rituals symbolizing new beginnings, prosperity, and renewal. flag Public figures including cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Suryakumar Yadav, Bollywood stars like Ajay Devgn and Madhuri Dixit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared festive messages emphasizing hope, unity, and cultural pride. flag The day also coincided with other regional New Year celebrations such as Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Nongma Panba, reflecting India’s diverse traditions.

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