Festive preparations for Gudi Padwa have begun in Mumbai, with roadside stalls in Girgaon displaying colourful miniature Gudis, decorations and traditional items. Residents have started shopping ahead of the Marathi New Year celebrations on March 19. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday addressed a large gathering at the party`s annual rally, `Padwa Melava`. Pics/Rane Ashish and Anurag Ahire