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According to the Brahma Purana, this
is the day on which Brahma created the world after the deluge and time began to tick from
this day forth.
Gudhi Padva (Marathi: गुढी पाडवा Guḍhī Pāḍavā), is the Marathi name for Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.[2] It is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitramonth
to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This
day is also the first day of Chaitra Navratri and Ghatasthapana also known as
Kalash Sthapana is done on this day.
The word पाडवा(pāḍavā) or पाडवो(pāḍavo) comes from the sanskrit word पड्ड्वा/पाड्ड्वो(pāḍḍavā/pāḍḍavo), which stands for the
first day of the bright phase of the moon called प्रतिपदा (pratipadā) in
Sanskrit.
In the south of India,
first day of the bright phase of the moon is called pāḍya(Tamil: பாட்ய or பாட்டமி , Kannada: ಪಾಡ್ಯ, Telugu: పాడ్యమి, paadyami,Konkani: पाड्यॆ,ಪಾಡ್ಯ). Konkani Hindus variously refer to the day as संसर पाडवो or संसर पाड्यॆ (saṁsāra 'pāḍavo/ saṁsāra pāḍye),संसार (saṁsāra) being a corruption of the word संवत्सर (saṁvatsara). Konkani Hindus in Karnataka also refer to it as उगादि, ಯುಗಾದಿ(ugādi).
On Guḍhī Pāḍavā, a gudhi is found sticking out of a window or
otherwise prominently displayed in traditional Maharashtrian households. Bright green or yellow cloth adorned
with brocade (zari) tied to the tip of a long bamboo over which gaathi (sugar crystals), neem leaves[citation needed], a twig of mango leaves
and a garland of red flowers is tied. A silver or copper pot is placed in the
inverted position over it. Altogether, it is called as Gudhi. It is hoisted
outside the house, in a window, terrace or a high place so that everybody can
see it.
Some of the significances attributed to raising a Gudhi are as
follows:
·
Maharashtrians also see
the Gudhi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati Shivaji.
It also symbolizes the victory of King Shalivahana over Sakas and was hoisted by his people when he returned
to Paithan.[6]
·
Gudhi symbolizes the Brahmadhvaj (translation: Brahma’s flag) mentioned in the Brahma Purana,
because Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. It may also represent Indradhvaj (translation: the flag of Indra).[6]
·
Mythologically, the
Gudhi symbolizes Lord Rama’s victory and happiness on returning to
Ayodhya after slaying Ravana. Since a symbol of victory is always held high, so
is the gudhi (flag). It is believed that this festival is celebrated to
commemorate the coronation of Rama post his return to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile.[6]
·
Gudhi is believed to
ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.[6]
Happy Gudi Padwa to all! Happy New Universe!
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