People in Maharashtra are all set to celebrate Gudi Padwa, the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra that marks the traditional new year for Maharashtrians. The word ‘Padwa’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Pratipada’ meaning ‘first day of a lunar fortnight’. According to mythology, it is the day when Lord Brahma created the Universe and hence is one of the most auspicious days of the year. While for some people it is the day when Lord Rama was coronated in Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. The Sindhi community celebrates the day as Cheti Chand and is observed as the emergence day of Lord Jholelaal. The day is celebrated by offering prayers and preparing delicacies such as Tehri and Saai Bhaaji. In Maharashtra, the festival is observed by hoisting Gudi, making rangolis, organising street processions and gorging on festive foods. In 2018, Gudi Padwa falls on March 18.
Here are Facebook, WhatsApp messages, greetings, and images you can send to your loved ones, far and near, to celebrate the festival.
On this auspicious occasions of Gudi Padwa,
May you be endowed with Happiness, Health & Wealth.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
May this New Year herald the advent of prosperity for you and your family.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
May this Gudi Padwa bring you a new spirit, new beginning, and new prosperity.
Wishing you a Happy Gudi Padwa!
May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity.
As the holy occasion of Gudi Padwa is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love,
Here’s hoping this festival of beauty brings your way bright sparkles of contentment,
That stay with you through the days ahead.
Wishing you a Happy Gudi Padwa!
This Gudi Padwa, may your enemies become friends,
The darkness of negativity fade away from your life,
And you discover a new person within you.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
A new hope,
A new beginning,
A new dream is waiting to unfold.
May this New Year brings your way
Millions of joys unheard – untold.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Gudi Padwa is finally here,
An important day for you and me.
I pray for your good will and health,
May you be blessed till eternity.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Raise the Gudi,
Join your hands.
Pray to God,
He understands.
Live each day to the fullest,
May this Padwa bring nothing but the best.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Today is a new day, adorned with new hopes, new plans, and new missions. We wish your entire year is full of new smiles, new successes, new joys and new adventures.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Gudi Padwa.
This Gudi Padwa, let the Gods bestow health, luck, happiness, and prosperity for you.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
