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Maharashtra on Wednesday witnessed a subdued celebration of Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of New Year in the state, as people stayed indoors in view of the national lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Express photo: Nirmal Harindran)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tweet in Marathi to greet people of Maharashtra for the festival. (Express photo: Nirmal Harindran)
According to PTI, people hoisted the traditional 'gudi' - made of a bright cloth adorned with brocade (zari) tied to the tip of a long bamboo stick and a silver or copper pot placed in the inverted position over it - in their balconies and windows.(Express photo: Nirmal Harindran)
The Gudi Padwa processions were cancelled. Police maintained a tight bandobast to prevent people from crowding the markets. (Express photo: Nirmal Harindran)
People were also not able to put up the traditional 'toran', a garland of marigold flowers, on their house doors. (Express photo: Nirmal Harindran)
Gudi Padwa is the first day of the month of Chaitra and marks the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu calendar. In pic: Gudi Padwa being celebrated in Ahmedabad amid nationwide lockdown. (Express photo: Javed Raja)
