Gudi Padwa 2026: Date, Muhurat, Significance & New Year Celebrations

• Gudi Padwa 2026 falls on Thursday, March 19, marking the Hindu New Year and the start of the Chaitra month's Shukla Paksha Pratipada.
• The tithi begins at 6:52 am on March 19 and concludes at 4:52 am on March 20, with local sunrise affecting exact observance.
• The festival symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and renewal, with the "Gudi" (decorated flag pole) representing victory and balance.
• Known as Ugadi/Yugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Navreh for Kashmiri Pandits, and Cheti Chand for Sindhis.
• Rituals include raising a Gudi, cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, and preparing traditional dishes like puran poli and shrikhanda.

Why It Matters: Gudi Padwa 2026 on March 19 marks the Hindu New Year, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity.