According to Hindu mythology, the term Gudi Padwa originates from two words 'gudi', meaning flag or symbol of Lord Brahma and 'padwa' implies the first day of the phase of the moon. For that reason, in Maharashtra, one can notice the flag in most of the houses celebrating the festival.
The festival is linked to the mythical day on which Hindu god Brahma created time and universe. To some, it commemorates the coronation of Rama in Ayodhya after his victory over evil Ravana, or alternatively the start of Shalivahan calendar after he defeated the Huns invasion in the 1st century.
While others believe that that this day commemorates the coronation of Rama in Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Maharashtra's legendary warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji first started celebrating Gudi Padwa after his victory. Since then Gudi Padwa is celebrated in every Marathi household to welcome the New Year.
It is named after two words with ''Gudi'' meaning the emblem or flag of Lord Brahma and ''Padwa' signifying the first day of the moon. People celebrate the occasion with the customary oil bath which is practised as the day begins, following which they decorate their abodes and slip into new clothes.
Ugadi is considered to be the first day of the creation of the universe and it is because of this reason, Lord Brahma is being worshipped on Gudi Padwa.
Gudi is the symbol of victory and it is raised to symbolize that God is victorious at every level of war. Rangoli is made around Gudi and at the entrance of house..
Gudi Padwa Drawing and Rangoli
