Mumbai: Gudi Padwa, a vibrant and significant festival in the Hindu calendar, will be celebrated this year on 30 March 2025. Observed on the first day of the Chaitra month’s waxing phase, the festival marks the beginning of the traditional new year in Maharashtra. Homes are decorated with colourful rangolis, people wear new traditional clothes, prepare festive delicacies, and raise the symbolic Gudi flag to invite prosperity and ward off evil.
The day holds deep spiritual significance, with rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Scriptures suggest that devotees who worship sincerely and follow key rituals on this day are blessed with happiness, health, and success throughout the year. As with many sacred occasions, Gudi Padwa also comes with a set of recommended do’s and don’ts to ensure that the spiritual energy of the day is honoured correctly.
When is Gudi Padwa 2025?
According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), the Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month’s Shukla Paksha begins at 4:27 PM on 29 March and ends at 12:49 PM on 30 March. Since Hindu traditions observe Udaya Tithi (the tithi at sunrise), Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on 30 March 2025, coinciding with the beginning of Chaitra Navratri.
What To Do on Gudi Padwa
- Begin your day during Brahma Muhurta (early morning hours before sunrise) with a cleansing ritual – apply ubtan (a herbal paste) and take a purifying bath.
- Perform Ganesh Puja first, followed by the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma using traditional rituals.
- Chant the mantra “Om Brahmane Namah” 108 times for spiritual blessings.
- Meditate upon Goddess Durga and purify your home by sprinkling Ganga Jal (holy water) before and after the prayer.
- Consume a traditional Ayurvedic mix made with neem leaves, salt, asafoetida, cumin, black pepper, carom seeds, and rock sugar.
- Raise the Gudi – a special flag that symbolises victory and prosperity – outside your home.
- Sprinkle turmeric grains (Haridra) at the entrance of your shop or business premises for good fortune.
What Not To Do on Gudi Padwa
- Avoid cutting nails, hair, or shaving on this day.
- Do not engage in any negative or disrespectful actions during the prayer rituals.
- Refrain from sleeping during the day, as it is considered inauspicious.
- Stay away from non-vegetarian food and alcohol.
- Perform all puja rituals with proper attention and avoid careless mistakes.
Gudi Padwa is not only a celebration of a new beginning but also a time to align oneself with traditional wisdom and spiritual values. Following these age-old customs helps devotees start the new year with a sense of renewal, peace, and divine grace.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
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