Send Gifts to India for Gudi Padwa

What is Gudi Padwa?

The celebration of a new beginning, a new year, and the advent of spring by the Maharashtrian and Konkani Hindus is Gudi Padwa. It can be called the New Year as well, it is the day when the earth starts to breathe with its bounty in the form of spring. It is a much-awaited festival that is cherished almost all over India. People worldwide wish each other and send their warm regards in the form of sweets, delicacies, or gifts. It holds much cultural and religious significance that brings everyone together. 

Gudi Padwa Gifts

Celebrating and showering our loved ones with gifts has been an unsaid tradition loved by all. We take great care and feel enthusiastic when it comes to sending gifts to our loved ones especially when we are miles away. Sending gifts is the only way we get to express our warmest wishes for festivals like Gudi Padwa. Hence, GiftstoIndia24x7 has an extensive collection of gifts from perfumes, gift hampers, sweets, gift cards, personalized gifts, and so on from which you can select and send without any hassle. There are plenty of gifts and many dedicated sections for your ease. You can find wonderful gifts like raksha bandhan gift online to send to your siblings. There are also 25th wedding anniversary celebration ideas for parents in India that you can consider sending your parents to celebrate their anniversary even from miles away.

History and Legends of Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa has a string attached to the Indian history that makes it most significant for the Marathis. The festival was started by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary warrior who celebrated his victory by celebrating Gudi Padwa. Hence, the Gudi, or the stick with the flag and pot bound to it is a symbol of victory and power. Ever since the Marathis started to celebrate the festival with unmatched enthusiasm and fervor, tThere is also a mythology that states that Lord Brahma the creator, created the universe on this day. Thus, the day is dedicated to recognizing this creation and starting new beginnings in life with the Lord's blessing.

Is Gudi Padwa and Ugadi the same?

Although both the festivities are same in the essence they have different names and are almost celebrated in different regions of India with distinct beliefs and traditions. Both the festival celebrate the beginning of a New Year and the arrival of spring but they are distinctly different on their own. So, even if it seems they are the same festival which is partly correct the individuality of the history and traditions makes them different from one another.

What are the rituals and traditions of Gudi Padwa?

The most important ritual is to hoist a Gudi which is done first thing in the morning after visiting temples or praying to Gods the household Gods. The Gudi is a bamboo stick, in which a silk cloth is tied along with mango and neem leaves and with a pot on top. This Gudi is a symbol, of victory, prosperity, and protection from evil. People start preparing for the festivities before a week by cleaning houses and decorating them with Rangolis and torans. Festive meals are observed on the day and showering each other with gifts is just a way of expressing love. Community events and many more things bring everyone together.

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