A Glimpse Of Gudi Padwa Celebrations At Maharashtra And Madhya Pradesh. See Pics

Gudi Padwa heralds the start of spring and the reaping of the Rabi crops. Colourful rangoli, a special Gudi Dvaja, street processions, dancing and delicious festive dishes mark this festival. (Image Source: ANI)

The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal in Maharashtra. The day begins with people decorating their homes with Rangolis, flowers and torans. Traditional specialities like puran poli, shrikhand, aamras etc. are prepared. (Image Source: ANI)

The festival commemorates the mythical day when the Hindu god Brahma created the world and time. Some believe it honours Rama's coronation in Ayodhya following his triumph over the evil Ravana, or alternatively, the beginning of the Shalivahan calendar following his victory over the Huns invasion in the first century. (Image Source: ANI)

Children are dressed as mythological characters and are ready to usher in the new year with processions and street plays. (Image Source: ANI)

Maharashtrian women wearing tradional clothes participate in a procession on the eve of 'Gudi Padwa' (Marathi New Year), in Nagpur. (Image Source: PTI)

Women in traditional attire take part in a procession to celebrate the Marathi New Year, 'Gudi Padwa', at Girgaon in Mumbai. (Image Source: PTI)

The state is celebrating the festival with a number of different processions and full of colours with a flavour of culture and traditions. (Image Source: PTI)

The women bike rally is one of the most unique and eye-catching one. (Image Source: PTI)

In addition to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh also celebrates this festival with great fervour. (Image Source: PTI)