Gudi Padwa Across India: A Colorful Celebration Of New Beginnings

Maharashtra – The Grand Gudi

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Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh – Ugadi Festivities

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Goa – Samvatsar Padvo

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Kashmir – Navreh Celebrations

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Tamil Nadu – Chithirai Varusha Pirappu

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