Today is Chaitra Shuddha Padwa the first day of Shalivahan Shake 1943. In #Maharashtra and some other parts of the country it is the first day of the new calendar year. It is celebrated by erecting a Gudhi. #GudiPadwa #Gudhipadva 
Gudhi is a bamboo stick with neem and mango leaves, a jari cloth (खण), traditional vessel - typically a गडू, झारी or लोटी of copper or silver on top and गाठी - a garland of sugar pendents available solely for this festival. This year my wife made the गाठी garland at home !
The rangoli is called Chitrangan or Chaitrangan. It is specially drawn during the month of Chaitra in the courtyard.
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