Gudi Padwa: Ujjain Acharya Explains Neem and Mishri's Significance for Hindu New Year
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Why start New Year with neem and mishri? Ujjain Acharya explains Gudi Padwa's significance.
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News18•13-03-2026, 09:58
Why start New Year with neem and mishri? Ujjain Acharya explains Gudi Padwa's significance.
•Gudi Padwa marks the Hindu New Year, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, symbolizing new hope and beginnings.
•Ujjain's astrologer Anand Bhardwaj highlights its religious, cultural, and scientific importance, believed to be the day Lord Brahma created the universe.
•Auspicious time for Gudi Padwa 2026 is March 19, coinciding with the start of Chaitra Navratri.
•Key traditions include Gudi Puja (symbol of victory), consumption of neem and mishri (Ayurvedic immunity boost), and Puran Poli (traditional dish for energy and digestion).
•Eating neem and mishri is an Ayurvedic practice to prepare the body for the summer season and boost immunity during seasonal change.
