India has many festivals throughout the year, but none are more so important in the calendar that Gaui Padwa. Is signals the beginning of the new year when the Lord Brahman created the world. deVere India explain more about this sacred festival.

Gudi Padwa is the festival that signals the Indian new year and is usually celebrated on the first day of the Indian month of Chaita according to the lunar calendar. Most of the Indian festivals have a very special and intriguing history and it is interesting to see the manner in which they are celebrated. This Maharashtrian festival is also no exception and provides many tales and stories. Also called Ugadi in the Indian state of Karnataka, this is a festival, which is filled with a certain charm, and vibrancy that is visually as well as culinary delightful.

Gudi Padwa is a celebration of the victory march of Shivaji Maharaja, the veteran Maratha leader. The festival is celebrated in honour of this great king who had a kingdom that spread across the entire part of western India. This is the reason people worship the Gudi, which is a cloth which flies like a flag, is usually a sign of victory in an army.

Gudi Padwa is also considered as the harvest festival, which shows that the Rabi crop has ended for the season. This is the time when mangoes and fruits are harvested. Gudi Padwa is the time when you find the delicious ripe mangoes in the market.

Again, there is another reason why this festival is celebrated. It is believed that this is the day when the universe was created. It is believed by all Hindus that this is the day Lord Brahma created the world. It is thus dedicated to the incalculable amount of Gods there is in Indian culture. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu took the Matsya incarnation or the form of fish on this day. This was an incarnation to save the entire earth from destruction or pralaya.

Today with the augment of cheer and joy, Gudi Padwa is a celebration that is much awaited for, and this is a time when people pray for the wellbeing of the people. It is believed that good wins over evil and is an auspicious day for all.

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