The Maharashtrians are a vibrant, earthy people for whom life itself is a celebration. All festivals in Maharashtra are celebrated with abundant fervour and enthusiasm. The songs, music and dances that accompany almost every festive occasion add joy and excitement to the lives of the people from every walk of life. While holidays are celebrated under many different names and circumstances, their functions are essentially the same. They unite people, thus strenghtening the bonds of the family. Following is a list of the holidays (with a bit of history behind it) that Maharashtrians observe according to the Hindu Calendar.
Gudhi Padwa:
People erect stick outside their houses which is tied with cloth & some sweets. Maharashtrains erect gudhis on
Padwa, first day of Hindu New Year. People welcome the new year with gudhi worship and distribute prasad comprising tender neem leaves .
Republic
Day | Mahashivratri
| Elephanta
Festival | Holi
| Rang
Panchami | Gudhi
Poorva | Ramanavami
| Paithan
Fair | Maharashtra
Day | Mahavir
Jayanti | Buddha
Jayanti | Wat
Pournima | Kumbh
Mela | Naag
Panchami | Raksha
Bandhan | Independence
Day | Gokul
Ashtami | Ganesh
Chathurthi | Gauri
Pooja | Dussehra
| Diwali
| Datta
Jayantee | Christmas
| Ellora
Festival | New
Year | Makar
Sankranti
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