Gudi Padwa is the beginning of a New Year. (Designed by Rajan Sharma)
In India, Gudi Padwa is celebrated by people to mark the first day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar. Not just by Maharashtrians and Konkanis, this day is also celebrated as new year by people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh as Ugadi. This festival marks the beginning of spring and harvest season. On this day devotees take a holy bath with oil as it is believed that it purifies the mind and soul and only then offer their prayers. After the oil-bath, they also consume neem leaves as it is part of the tradition. It is believed that consuming the bitter leaves purifies the blood and increases one’s immunity against diseases. Chaitra Navaratri is also observed for nine days starting from the first day of the luni-solar calendar.
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People decorate their homes with beautiful garlands made of flower and mango leaves and also make colourful rangoli at their doorstep. It is a nice time to enjoy and spend some quality time with friends and family. But if you stay away and can’t visit them during this special day then here are a few Facebook, WhatsApp messages and greetings to send your loved ones, far and near, to celebrate the festival.
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* Gudi Padwa is the beginning of a New Year!
Hope the new year has all the Colors of Happiness & Laughter.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Happy Gudi Padwa! Wish your friends and family on this festival.
* May this Happy occasion of Gudi Padwa brings countless joy, wealth, prosperity, good health to you and your family!
Happy Gudi Padwa!
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Happy Gudi Padwa!
* May the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa bring you millions of joys and good health. Happy Gudi Padwa!
Happy Gudi Padwa! Send the greetings to your loved ones.
* Wishing you love of love on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa. Have lots of fun with your family and friends.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
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* On this Gudi Padwa, let us make a resolution to spread love and happiness all around us.
Happy Gudi Padwa! What are your plans for this new year?
* Fortunate is the one who has learned to Admire but not to envy. Good Wishes for a joyous Ugadi and a Happy New Year with a plenty of Peace and Prosperity.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
* Wish you and your family a Happy Gudi Padwa
May this day bring in your life – happiness, prosperity and good luck!
Wish your friends on this Gudi Padwa!
* May this New Year brings in Happiness and prosperity in your family.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Happy Gudi Padwa everyone!
* On this auspicious occasions of Gudi Padwa may you be endowed with Happiness, Health & Wealth.
Happy Gudi Padwa!
Happy New year!
* Let The Gudi Padwa Spread The Message Of Peace & Happiness.