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Mumbai's Girgaon lights up with Gudi Padwa celebrations and cultural performances
Updated On: 19 March, 2026 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The festivities began early in the morning, with locals stepping out in traditional attire to welcome the new year. 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

The highlight of the celebrations was the lively procession that moved through key parts of Girgaon. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE
Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, was on Thursday celebrated with great enthusiasm in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods.
The area came alive with traditional fervour as residents gathered to take part in colourful processions, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha.
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