Mumbai came alive with the spirit of the Maharashtrian New Year on Thursday as Gudi Padwa celebrations filled the streets with vibrant processions, traditional performances, colourful floats and joyful crowds. Here are some captivating visuals captured by mid-day photographers ASHISH RAJE, ATUL KAMBLE, SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, and SATEJ SHINDE from across the city.

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)