Gudi Padwa in Nashik

The Marathi New Year, celebrated with colourful processions, gudhi flags and traditional sweets.

Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi New Year in March or April. Families raise a gudhi, a decorated pole with a cloth, neem leaves and a silver or copper pot. Nashik's Shobha Yatras are lively, with traditional dress, drums and street rangoli. Try shrikhand and puran poli at local sweet shops.