“Gudi Padwa” celebrated in Maharashtra; CM Fadnavis joins shobha yatra

March 19, 2026 10:38 AM

“Gudi Padwa” celebrated in Maharashtra; CM Fadnavis joins shobha yatra

Celebrations began with a shobha yatra in Nagpur on the occasion of 'Gudi Padwa' on Thursday, ushering in the Marathi New Year with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour. The city witnessed vibrant processions, cultural performances, and widespread participation from people across all age groups. Children were seen performing the traditional lezim dance, adding colour and energy to the celebrations. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined thousands of residents in Nagpur to part...

PM Modi extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and other regional New Year festivals

March 19, 2026 3:12 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and other regional New Year festivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple regional New Year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. The Prime Minister also conveyed his wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy in people’s lives. In a post on X, PM Modi offered prayers to Goddess Durga, expressing hope that her blessings would bring happiness and compassion to all...