Maharashtra celebrates Gudi Padwa today, March 19, marking the Marathi New Year 2026. The festival, beginning at 6:52 AM, features the traditional hoisting of the Gudi, symbolic neem-jaggery offerings, and vibrant Shobha Yatras. As Shaka Samvat 1948 starts, citizens are blending tradition with digital wishes, greetings, messages, images and major gold or property investments.