Gudi Padwa is the Hindu New Year in Marathi culture as per
traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. Gudi Padwa
2014 Date is March 31. It is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Goa
and parts of Karnataka. As per traditional Marathi calendar,
this New Year is the Jaya Nama Samvatsar and the Shri Shalivahan
Shak 1936 begins on the day. The first month in the Marathi
calendar is Chaitra and Gudi Padwa is observed on Chaitra 1 or
the first day of Chaitra. The most important event on the day is
the hoisting of the Gudhi (victory flags) in front of the homes.
There numerous reasons for observing Gudi Padwa - the most
important legends are the defeat of Shakas by Shaliavahan and
some people observe it to commemorate the victories of
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The most important event on the day
is the hoisting of flags on a bamboo staff. The flag hoisted on
Maharashtrian New Year is made of green or yellow colored silk
cloth. A bright garlanded gobletis hung on top of the flag pole.
Neem leaves, mango leaves,