Marathi New Year Celebrated with Processions and Religious Gatherings Across State The first day of the traditional Marathi New Year, known as Gudi Padwa, was marked by vibrant processions and religious ceremonies in cities across Maharashtra. Residents engaged in the celebrations by displaying the Gudi, a symbolic flag, and participating in community events. The festivities included processions in Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, and other regions, accompanied by traditional music ensembles. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined a procession in Nagpur, where a collective recitation of the Ramraksha Stotra took place. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Fadnavis highlighted the cultural significance of the festival and encouraged citizens to embrace positive resolutions for the new year. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts in driving national progress. In Thane, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in a procession that began at the Kopineshwar Temple. The event attracted MLAs Sanjay Kelkar and Niranjan Davkhare, along with MP Naresh Maske. Citizens lined the streets to witness the procession, which featured performances by Dhol and Tasha troupes and Lezim dancers. In Dombivli, a unique procession showcased women riding motorcycles and bicycles, all dressed in traditional attire and displaying the Gudi on their vehicles. At the Tuljabhavani Temple, the Gudi was hoisted on the temple spire after the morning Aarti. A worship ceremony was conducted by the chief priests, while the Vitthal-Rukmini Temple was adorned with floral decorations. Devotees across the state visited temples, as the day is regarded as one of the three-and-a-half auspicious moments in the Hindu calendar.#devendra_fadnavis #gudi_padwa #marathi_new_year #eknath_shinde #tuljabhavani_temple
