PM Narendra Modi extends his warm wishes for “Gudi Padva”
PM Narendra Modi extends his warm wishes for “Gudi Padva”
On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padva which coincides with the first day of the Chaitra Navaratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country PM Narendra Modi, shared his good wishes for the Hindu fest.
Taking to his twitter handle, PM wrote “Have a wonderful Gudi Padwa! Wishing that the coming year is marked with prosperity and the fulfilment of all your aspirations”.
Whereas Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar too wished people on Gudi Padwa.
Eknath Shinde tweeted
“On the auspicious day of Gudi Padva, let your life be filled with new hopes and aspirations, prosperity and success, and good health. In this new year, may all the troubles of Baliraja get rid of him and bring stability and peace in his life. Happy Gudi Padwa everyone”.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also wished people on the occasion.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray also extended wishes on the traditional new year. “Gudi Padwa and Happy New Year everyone! May this new year be filled with happiness and prosperity, this is a prayer to God!”
Gudi Padva also known as Ugadi’ is the traditional new year day and celebrated with great pomp. Andhra Pradesh today. Telugu new year’s day is observed on ‘Chaitra Suddha Padyami’ according to the lunar calendar. On this occasion, devotees throng temples to offer prayers.
The festival derives its name from two words — ‘gudi’ which is the flag of Lord Brahma and ‘padwa’ which signifies the first day of the phase of the moon.
The event dawns the arrival of warmer weather and the start of the spring season.
The festival is marked by colorful floor decorations, a special Gudhi flag bedecked with flowers, mango and neem leaves, and topped with upturned silver or copper vessels, street processions, dancing, and festive foods such as shrikhand puri.
News Input K.V.Raman
