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Inside Mumbai’s iconic Girgaon Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra

Updated On: 19 March, 2026 01:19 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SATEJ SHINDE)

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Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SATEJ SHINDE)

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Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SATEJ SHINDE)
<p>Participants proudly carried Gudis&mdash;traditional symbols made with a bright silk cloth, neem leaves, garlands, and an inverted kalash&mdash;hoisted high on bamboo sticks. These Gudis, displayed outside homes and along the procession routes, symbolise victory, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Participants proudly carried Gudis—traditional symbols made with a bright silk cloth, neem leaves, garlands, and an inverted kalash—hoisted high on bamboo sticks. These Gudis, displayed outside homes and along the procession routes, symbolise victory, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Folk dances, including lezim performances, were showcased by local groups, highlighting Maharashtra&rsquo;s rich heritage. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Folk dances, including lezim performances, were showcased by local groups, highlighting Maharashtra’s rich heritage. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Their presence added a vibrant visual appeal to the already festive surroundings. PIC/ ATUL KAMBE</p>

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Their presence added a vibrant visual appeal to the already festive surroundings. PIC/ ATUL KAMBE

<p>The festivities began early in the morning, with locals stepping out in traditional attire to welcome the new year. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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The festivities began early in the morning, with locals stepping out in traditional attire to welcome the new year. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Cultural performances were also a key part of the celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Cultural performances were also a key part of the celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Participants also performed yoga. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Participants also performed yoga. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Participants also dressed up as historic figures from the state. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Participants also dressed up as historic figures from the state. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Youngsters enthusiastically danced to the beats, while children joined in, adding to the joyful energy of the celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Youngsters enthusiastically danced to the beats, while children joined in, adding to the joyful energy of the celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Several dhol-tasha pathaks performed in synchrony, creating a powerful and festive soundscape that captivated onlookers</p>

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Several dhol-tasha pathaks performed in synchrony, creating a powerful and festive soundscape that captivated onlookers

<p>The atmosphere was electrifying, with the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha echoing across the locality. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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The atmosphere was electrifying, with the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha echoing across the locality. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>One of the main highlights of the day was the lively procession that made its way through the narrow lanes of Girgaon. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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One of the main highlights of the day was the lively procession that made its way through the narrow lanes of Girgaon. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>The streets were filled with excitement as groups gathered to participate in the grand celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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The streets were filled with excitement as groups gathered to participate in the grand celebrations. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Women dressed in elegant nauvari sarees and adorned with traditional jewellery, while men wore kurta-pyjamas paired with saffron turbans, reflecting the cultural essence of Maharashtra. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Women dressed in elegant nauvari sarees and adorned with traditional jewellery, while men wore kurta-pyjamas paired with saffron turbans, reflecting the cultural essence of Maharashtra. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Women riding a bullet in Kashthi saree during the procession. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Women riding a bullet in Kashthi saree during the procession. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Women dressed in Marathi attire taking a selfie during the Shobha Yatra. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Women dressed in Marathi attire taking a selfie during the Shobha Yatra. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Man celebrates Gudi Padwa with his dog in Girgaon. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Man celebrates Gudi Padwa with his dog in Girgaon. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

<p>Girgaon on Thursday was filled with festive spirit. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE</p>

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Girgaon on Thursday was filled with festive spirit. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

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