Gudi Padwa 2026 to Be Celebrated on March 19 in Maharashtra

The festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the first day of the Hindu lunar year.

On this day, the Pratipada tithi begins around 6:52 AM, and devotees traditionally raise the Gudi—a decorated flag-like structure—outside their homes in the morning after sunrise.

Widely celebrated across Maharashtra, the festival symbolises prosperity, victory, and new beginnings, with people decorating their homes, preparing festive dishes, and welcoming the new year with prayers and celebrations. 🎉🙏