Thane's Gudi Padwa 'Nava Varsh Swagat Yatra' to Promote World Peace

• Thane's 'Nava Varsh Swagat Yatra' on Gudi Padwa (March 19) will focus on world peace and unity as its central theme.
• The yatra, which began 26 years ago in Dombivali, now features 13 mini-processions to ensure wider participation.
• The main procession will include a 'Shivling' tableau to broadcast a message of global harmony.
• Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will launch the festivities by garlanding the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Over 50 chariots with themes like 'India 2047' and '150 years of Vande Mataram', alongside a 10,000-foot rangoli by Sanskar Bharati, will be featured.