According to the Panchang, the new year is celebrated on the Shukla Pratipada in the month of Chaitra, which is popularly known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.
This year, the festival of Gudi Padwa is being celebrated on 13 April. The festival of Chaitra Navratri also begins on this day.
In Maharashtra and Konkan, it is celebrated as Gudi Padwa. It is also called Samvatsar or Samvat. In South India, this festival is celebrated as Ugadi. People celebrate this day by wearing traditional outfits and praying. Different types of authentic Maharashtrian dishes are made on this occasion.
On the day of Gudi Padwa, people worship at their homes and also visit their family and friends to wish them. In this article, we have curated a list of images, wishes, and quotes for you to send to your friends and family on Gudi Padwa.
Gudi Padwa: Wishes, Images, and Quotes
![This year, the festival of Gudi Padwa is being celebrated on 13 April.](https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2020-03%2F057b6d7d-974d-49fe-8bc7-109b764cf154%2FGudi_Padwa_Wishes_in_English.webp?auto=format%2Ccompress&fmt=webp&width=720)
“Gudi Padwa is a new beginning of dreams, hopes and happiness. May this wonderful year bring success, surprises, and happiness to you. Have a great Gudi Padwa!”
![This year, the festival of Gudi Padwa is being celebrated on 13 April.](https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2021-04%2F68986812-4b75-4e44-9d37-a03051b28947%2Fgudi_padwa.webp?auto=format%2Ccompress&fmt=webp&width=720)
“May the festival of Gudi Padwa bring you luck, success and happiness. May all your dreams come true. Best wishes to you and your family. Happy Gudi Padwa!”
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