Overview
- Observed on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the festival marks the Marathi and Konkani New Year with themes of spring, harvest and renewal.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished citizens well, calling Gudi Padwa a source of hope and a reminder of values that guide India’s progress.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged people to elevate Marathi pride and wished happiness, prosperity and good health for the year ahead.
- In South Mumbai, the Girgaon Shobha Yatra set off around 7:00 am from Phadke Wadi Ganpati Mandir, featuring a prominent women-led bike rally with Royal Enfield riders en route to Girgaon Chowpatty.
- Dadar’s Shivaji Park hosted one of the city’s grandest processions as authorities reiterated morning traffic curbs, including closures on JSS Road and NC Kelkar Marg between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm.