Gudi Padwa celebrations begin

Maharashtrian women performing during 'Shobha Yatra' to welcome the Hindu New Year on occasion of Gudi Padawa in Dombivli near Thane. (IE Photo:Pradip Das)

Maharashtrians dressed in traditional costumes attend celebrations to mark the Gudi Padwa festival in Mumbai. (IE Photo:Pradip Das)

People dressed in traditional attire take out a procession to celebrate "Gudi Padwa". (IE Photo:Pradip Das)

Gudhi Padva, is the Marathi name for Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, which is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year. (IE Photo: Pradip Das)

People dressed in traditional attire dance during a procession as they celebrate "Gudi Padwa" or the Marathi new year. (IE Photo:Pradip Das)

Maharashtrian women perform during 'Shobha Yatra'. (IE Photo: Pradip Das)

Gudi Padwa is also considered as the harvest festival. This is also the time when mangoes and fruits are harvested. (IE Photo: Pradip Das)

It is also believed that Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. (IE Photo: Pradip Das)

Residents thronged markets in Mumbai for their last-minute Gudi Padwa shopping on Sunday evening. (IE Photo: Deepak Joshi)

Many vendors on Mahadwar Road were seen selling readymade 'gudis', while the natural bamboo sticks are available at major areas such as Gangavesh, Tarabai Chowk and Rajarampuri. (IE Photo: Pradip Das)