Gudi Padwa 2022: How to do a Gudi Padwa puja at home?

When is Gudi Padwa?

Gudi Padwa, a very auspicious and traditional festival in India, is widely celebrated by Hindus on the first day of Chaitra Shukla . It marks the opening day of the bright phase, known as Shukla Paksha of the moon in the month of Chaitra. This Gudi Padwa puja vidhi falls in late March or early days of April and is sacredly celebrated among Marathi and Konkani Hindus.

Gudi Padwa auspicious time

The Gudi Padwa puja muhurat will fall on 2nd of April, 2022. This is a Saturday and Gudi Padwa puja time is:

• Pratipada Tithi starts at 11.53 AM on the 1st of April
• Pratipada Tithi ends at 11.58 AM on the 2nd of April

Ways to celebrate Gudi Padwa at home

When celebrating Gudi Padwa at home, Hindus usually clean their houses a day prior to the puja. A colourful rangoli is painted on the floor of the house, the entrance and the balcony. On this festive day, the house is adorned with flowers. A toran is created out of mango leaves and is hung at the top of the door. People in Maharashtra, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear new traditional clothes for this occasion. Women celebrating this festival get draped in Navari while the men wear kurta pajamas or dhoti. All followers of this age-old festival offer prayers to their Gudi placed on the window, verandah or at the door.

What should we do on Gudi Padwa?

The festival of Gudi Padwa begins before sunrise. The followers wake up early in the morning followed by the smearing of oil over the entire body. People across various regions of India celebrating Gudi Padwa take a holy dip after that and taste a homemade herbal paste of neem leaves and jaggery. The women clean their houses and decorate it with flowers and mango leaves. According to traditional customs, people use cow-dung to plaster their houses in villages. Devotees then pray to Lord Brahma and unfold Gudi on this sacred day.

Facts and significance of Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa is also known as Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Cheti Chand in Gujarat, Samvatsar Padwa in Maharashtra, and Navreh among Kashmiri Pandits. This harvesting festival marks the dawn of a new season. The Gudi Padwa puja Sahitya goes back to Maharashtra’s great warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who started this celebration after his victory.

Raising the Gudi was followed by Shivaji Maharaj’s gesture that every Marathi follows. According to the mythology, Gudi Padwa is considered as a divine day since Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. Moreover, it is also believed that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile along with Sita and Lakshmana, defeating Ravana on this day. This is why the Gudi is raised in the Gudi Padwa which symbolizes the victory flag held high with pride.

Reasons for celebrating Gudi Padwa

There are many historical reasons owing to which Gudi Padwa is widely celebrated. According to mythology, this day is celebrated since Lord Brahma recreated the world after Pralaya. Therefore, this sacred day marks the start of a New Year. This traditional ceremony also marks the beginning of harvesting a new crop and ending the previous season of the Rabi crop. Thus, it is also known as the harvest festival.

At the beginning of the Chaitra season, the meeting of the equator with meridians is said to be of great importance, scientifically. The time is called Vasant when Nature spreads its charm flourishing the environment. This naturally magnificent time is celebrated in Gudi Padwa.

How do you celebrate Gudi Padwa?

The Gudi Padwa puja items are very easily available in the market. The Gudi Padwa puja samagri is made by putting together neem and mango leaves with yellow or red cloth and tying all these with a garland of red flowers in a bamboo stick. Right on the top of the stick, devotees place an inverted silver or copper pot signifying a flag of victory. The followers, in vast numbers, make colorful rangolis and pray to the Lord Vishnu.

FAQ’s

1. What is the special dish of Gudi Padwa?

The special delicious sweet dish of Gudi Padwa is Puran Poli and Shrikhand that is served with hot puris. There is an age-old belief among followers that before any family members can have it; the dish is to be served to the deity.

2. Which God is worshipped in Gudi Padwa?

Generally, the home deity is worshipped in Gudi Padwa. People worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma as well.

3. What do Maharashtrians do on Gudi Padwa?

On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Marathis make rangolis, hoist Gudi flags, and make sweets as well as savoury items.

4. How is Gudi Padwa celebrated in Marathi culture?

After cleaning the house, people decorate their floors with artistic rangolis and vibrant flowers. Devotees take a bath and put on traditional clothes. After offering prayer to Gudi, the family members together enjoy their specially prepared dishes.

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