Gudi Padwa 2026: Every year the holy festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This festival is celebrated as the beginning of Marathi New Year. Marathi New Year begins on this day. Not only this, this is also the day when the Hindu New Year begins. Marathi and Konkani Hindus celebrate the festival of Gudi Padwa with great enthusiasm. This festival 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 bathing is done.
After this, wearing new clothes, the Gudi is hoisted at the main entrance of the house. His worship and aarti are performed. Then prasad of neem leaves and jaggery is eaten. After the evening puja, the Gudi is taken down and kept in a pure place. According to religious belief, worshiping Gudi at home on the day of Gudi Padwa brings happiness and peace in the house. Positive energy and prosperity comes. However, this year there is doubt in the minds of people whether the festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on 19th or 20th March. In such a situation, let us know the exact date and auspicious time of this festival.
When will Gudi Padwa be celebrated? (When is Gudi Padwa 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 19 at 06.52 am. This date will end on March 20 at 04:52 am. Similarly, this year the festival of Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on 19th March. Marathi Shak Samvat 1948 will begin on this day.
Gudi Padwa 2026 auspicious time (Gudi Padwa 2026 Subh Muhurat)
Sunrise on the day of Gudi Padwa will be at 06.26 am. On this day, moonset will occur at 06:58 pm. Brahma Muhurta will start at 04:58 am and will last till 05:38 am. Abhijeet Muhurat will start at 12:04 pm. This auspicious time will last till 12:53 pm. Vijay Muhurta will start at 02:29 pm and will last till 03:18 pm. Evening evening will start at 06:31 pm. This will last till 07:43 pm.
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