Gudi Padwa 2023 Date: Gudi Padwa today, know the auspicious time and religious significance

Posted on 22nd Mar 2023 by rohit kumar

Gudi Padwa 2023: Many types of religious festivals and festivals are celebrated in Hinduism. One of these festivals is Gudi Padwa. According to the Panchang, Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Chaitra Navratri also starts from this day. Gudi Padwa means the flag of victory. Gudi means victory flag and Pratipada date is called Padwa. This year Gudi Padwa is on 22 March 2023. Many types of beliefs are prevalent behind the celebration of Gudi Padwa. According to a belief, it is said that on this day Lord Brahma created this universe. Apart from this, it is also said that Satyug also started on the day of Gudi Padwa. That's why special worship is done on this day. On the other hand, according to some mythology, on the day of Gudi Padwa, Lord Shri Ram killed Bali and freed the people of South India from his terror. In such a situation, let us know the importance of Gudi Padwa...

 

Gudi Padwa 2023 Date and Time

Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra month will start on March 21 at 10.52 pm. The next day, March 22, 2023, at 8.20 pm, this date will also end. Navratri will start on 22nd March 2023 as per Udaya Tithi. The festival of Gudi Padwa will also be celebrated on this day.

 

Significance of Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is considered the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is known by different names in different states of India. This festival is known as Ugadi in Karnataka, Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Whereas in Kashmir it is called 'Navareh', in Manipur it is called Sajibu Nongma Panba. Apart from this, people of the Konkani community in Goa and Kerala celebrate it as the festival of Samvatsar Padvo. Also, the people of the Sindhi community celebrate the festival of Cheti Chand on this day.

 

Gudi Padwa is the main festival of Maharashtra.

Gudi Padwa is specially celebrated in Maharashtra. On the day of Gudi Padwa, women plant beautiful Gudi at home and worship it. It is believed that keeping Gudi in the house keeps negative forces away. Happiness and prosperity come into the house.

 

It is believed that the brave Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji ji first celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa after winning the war. After this Marathi people follow this tradition every year. People celebrate this day as Victory Day. On this happy occasion, Rangoli is made outside the houses and victory is celebrated by hoisting the Patala.

 

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