Gudi Padwa is a significant festival celebrated by people in the Indian state of Maharashtra, as well as other regions of the country. It marks the beginning of the New Year according to the Hindu calendar and falls on the first day of the month of Chaitra. The festival is observed with great enthusiasm and involves a range of cultural and religious activities. One of the key traditions associated with Gudi Padwa is the raising of a Gudi, which is a bamboo stick decorated with flowers, leaves, and a silk cloth, and hoisted outside homes. The Gudi is believed to ward off evil and bring prosperity and good fortune to the household. People also dress up in traditional attire, prepare special delicacies, and exchange greetings and gifts with friends and family. The festival is a symbol of hope, new beginnings, and renewed energy and is celebrated with great joy and positivity. It is an occasion for people to come together, strengthen their bonds, and embrace the rich cultural heritage of India.