Gudi Padwa 2026: Gudi Padwa on March 19, know why bathing is done with oil.

Gudi Padwa 2026: In Hindu religion, the holy festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated every year on the Pratipada date of Shukla of Chaitra month. This year, the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is on 19 March. In such a situation, this year the festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19. Marathi Shak Samvat 1948 will begin on this day. That means Marathi New Year will begin. On this day, Hindu New Year and Navratri of Chaitra month will also begin. The festival of Gudi Padwa has special significance for Marathi and Konkani Hindus.

On this day, people wear new clothes and hoist the Gudi at the main entrance of the house and perform puja and aarti. After this, prasad of neem leaves and jaggery is eaten. However, after the evening puja, the Gudi is taken down and kept in a pure place. There is a religious belief that worshiping Gudi at home on the day of Gudi Padwa brings happiness and peace in life. This festival starts with oil bath. In such a situation, let us know why oil bath is done on this day?

Why bathe with oil on Gudi Padwa?

Gudi Padwa i.e. the first day of Marathi New Year starts with oil bath. On this day, after waking up early in the morning, the body is massaged with sesame or other scented oil. Then bath is taken with hot water. On this day, oil bath is done at the beginning of the new year to purify, healthy and refresh the body and mind. This makes the body energetic. The skin gets nourishment and health remains good.

This tradition is very special

This tradition of oil bath is considered very special. Taking oil bath on this day gives strength to the body and increases immunity. Not only this, taking bath after oil massage removes toxic substances from the body. Let us tell you that the festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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