Mumbai: 'Gudi Padwa', the first day of the
Chaitra month and New Year's Day in Maharashtra, was on Tuesday
celebrated with traditional fervour and pomp in Mumbai.
This is one of the three and a half days in the Indian
Lunar calendar called 'Sade-Teen Muhurt', whose every moment
is considered auspicious in general to start a new activity.
In Maharashtrian households, a bright green and yellow
cloth adorned with brocade (zari), is tied to the tip of a
long bamboo over which gathi (sugar crystals), neem leaves, a
twig of mango leaves and a garland of red flowers are also
tied.
A silver or copper pot is placed in the inverted position
over it. This gudhi is then hoisted outside the house, in a
window, terrace or a high place so that everybody can see it.
People feast on puran poli, shrikand puri and other
delicacies to celebrate the occasion.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 18:51