Gudi
Padwa
is
a
spring-time
festival
which
marks
the
traditional
New
Year
for
Marathi.
The
festival
is
observed
with
colourful
floor
decorations-
rangoli,
a
special
gudi
flag,
street
processions,
dancing
and
festive
foods.
However,
due
to
pandemic,
the
celebrations
will
not
be
same.
This
has
not
deterred
people
and
celebrities,
as
they
are
all
set
to
welcome
New
Year,
in
a
simple
way
by
celebrating
it
in
their
own
way.
Television
celebrities
exclusively
revealed
to
Filmibeat
their
plan
for
the
day.
Take
a
look!
Tanya
Sharma:
On
this
auspicious
day,
we
decorate
our
doorsteps
with
rangoli.
We
also
use
flowers
to
beautify
the
house
and
a
toran
made
of
mango
leaves
is
hung
across
the
top
of
the
door.
We
ring
in
the
Indian
New
Year.
May
the
festival
of
purity
and
prosperity
bring
a
kalash
full
of
joys,
riches
and
blessings
to
you.
Arshi
Khan:
The
day
begins
with
rituals
for
ringing
in
the
Indian
New
Year.
People
decorate
the
entrance
of
their
houses
and
cook
special
meals.
Gudi
flags
are
made
using
a
colourful
silk
scarf
tied
atop
a
bamboo
stick
with
neem
leaves
and
mango
flowers
on
the
top
end
of
the
stick
along
with
the
sugar
candy
garland.
The
kalash
on
the
bamboo
stick
(in
an
inverted
way)
signifies
victory.
The
Gudi
is
hoisted
outside
the
house
after
the
puja.
I
enjoy
dressing
up
like
Maharashtrian
woman
for
the
festival.
Shubhangi
Atre:
Gudi
Padwa
marks
the
arrival
of
spring
which
coincides
with
the
start
of
the
New
Year
for
Hindus.
We
ring
in
our
New
Year
with
lots
of
happiness
and
glory
hoisting
Gudi
flags,
make
rangolis,
and
preparing
sweet
and
savoury
food
items.
I
started
celebrating
it
after
my
marriage.
I
wish
the
festival
brings
prosperity
and
peace
for
all
of
us.
Raghav
Tiwari:
Lord
Rama's
life
is
great
teaching
for
us.
The
festival
commemorates
the
crowning
of
Lord
Rama
post
his
return
to
Ayodhya
along
with
Sita
and
Lakshmana
after
completing
14
years
of
exile.
The
Gudi
(flag)
symbolises
Lord
Rama's
victory
over
Ravana.
The
flag
is
hoisted
as
a
symbol
of
victory
is
always
held
high.
The
festive
vibes
are
high
though
the
celebration
will
remain
low
looking
at
the
COVID-19.
Mitaali
Nag:
Gudi
Padwa
is
all
about
eating
neem
and
jaggery,
colourful
rangolis,
hoisting
the
gudi,
the
sky
reverberating
with
the
beats
of
dhol-tasha,
revellers
performing
lezim
dance,
women
and
men
dressing
up
in
their
traditional
best,
and
delicious
food.
This
year
we
had
to
be
more
responsible
while
celebrating.
I'm
also
looking
forward
if
the
festive
track
is
introduced
to
our
show
(Ghum
Hai
Kissikey
Pyaar
Mein)
as
we
represent
a
Maharashtrian
family.
Simba
Nagpal:
The
festival
marks
the
beginning
of
the
Hindu
New
Year.
However,
non-Maharashtrians
like
me
are
not
untouched
by
the
charm
of
the
festival.
People
outside
the
community,
living
in
Mumbai
also
celebrate
the
festival
with
equal
vigour
by
dressing
up
in
Maharashtrian
attire,
hoisting
the
gudi
and
savouring
Maharashtrian
delicacies.
I
visit
my
friends
place
to
enjoy
Puranpoli,
Shrikhand
poori.
Kunal
Jaisingh:
Given
the
current
lockdown
restrictions,
festivals
will
not
be
the
same
anymore.
With
Gudi
Padwa,
a
festival
that
marks
the
traditional
Hindu
New
Year,
we
must
be
much
more
careful
and
stay
safe
along
with
enjoyment.
The
festival
is
the
time
to
make
resolution
and
wish
for
prosperity
and
peace
for
all
of
us.