Gudi Padwa 2025: Complete information about making Gudi at home, know importance, history and worship method

Gudi padwa 2025: Gudi Padwa is the festival of the beginning of the Hindu New Year, which is celebrated with great pomp in Maharashtra and Goa. This festival is celebrated on Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month and it is considered to be the beginning of the new year of Vikram Samvat.

Gudi Padwa 2025 date and auspicious time

Gudi Padwa 2025 will be celebrated on 30 March, Sunday.

Auspicious time:

• Pratipada Tithi Start: 29March 2025, 04:27 pm
• Pratipada date ended: 30 March 2025, 12:49 pm

Importance and history of Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is associated with many religious and historical contexts:

• Creation of creation: It is believed that on this day Lord Brahma composed the universe, hence it is celebrated as New Year.
• Start of Ram Rajya: On this day, Lord Shri Ram established Ram Rajya after returning to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
• Shivaji Maharaj’s victory: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, hoisted his victory address on this day, which is seen as ‘Gudi’.
• New crops in fields: At this time, a new crop comes home after harvesting, so it is also celebrated as an agricultural festival.

Traditions on Gudi Padwa

• Rangoli is made in homes, decorated with mango and neem leaves.
• In the morning, new clothes are worn by bathing.
• Gudi (flag) is installed on the courtyard or roof of the house.
• Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are worshiped by special worship.
• A mixture of neem leaves, jaggery and tamarind is consumed as offerings.
• Special dishes are made and distributed with family and friends.

Essential commodities and step-by-step method for making gudi at home

Essential Material:

Long wooden wood – to apply Gudi to height

Yellow/red/saffron colored silk cloth – it is tied as Vijay Palan

Neem and mango leaves – a symbol of auspiciousness

Molasses, coconut and flower garlands – to use in worship

Brass/silver urn – to keep on top of Gudi

Rice and turmeric – for worship

Rangoli colors – for decoration at the main gate of the house

Method of making and applying Gudi:

Wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Clean the bamboo wood thoroughly and tie yellow/red/saffron silk cloth on its upper part. Decorate the garland of mango and neem leaves above the cloth. Place the inverted brass or silver urn on the top of Gudi. Install it at a height on the courtyard or roof of the house, so that it is visible from a distance. Worship Gudi and offer Prasad to God. After the puja, give a mixture of jaggery, neem and tamarind to family members as offerings.

Special dish of Gudi Padwa

Puri and Shrikhand – Specially made sweet dishes in Maharashtra.

Puran Poli – Bread made with jaggery and gram lentils.

Kadhi and Bhat – Traditional Recipes.

Coconut Laddu and Basundi – Popular sweet dish made on this auspicious day.

Modern perspective of Gudi Padwa

In today’s time, this festival has become important not only religious but also socially. On this day, people take new resolutions, start their works new and celebrate this festival with family. Gudi Padwa is not only an opportunity to celebrate the new year but it is also a festival associated with historical and cultural heritage. This day gives us the message of new energy, positivity and prosperity. If you are also celebrating Gudi Padwa in your house, then follow the traditional customs and enjoy this festival.

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