chaitra" means the beginning of a New Year. So the New Year begins with prayer, meditation, and chanting. enlivening that aspect Hindu New Year known as “Samvatsara” in Sanskrit begins from this day. As per the Panchang, Nav Samvatsar begins from the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Chaitra month. The Samvatsara begins on the day when Pratipada (first day of a fortnight; also known as “Padva”) is prevailing during the sunrise. On this day, Hindus Marathis hoist the Gudi.
Gudipadva has several names as per the different regions in India.
. Samvatsar Padvo is celebrated among Konkanis of Goa and Kerala.
Rest of the Konkani diaspora in Karnataka know it as Yugadi.
. People from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrate Ugadi.
. Kashmiris celebrate it as Navreh.
. Sajibu Nongma Pānba or Meetei Cheiraoba is celebrated in Manipur.
.Chaitra Navratri begins from this day for North Indians.
Significance & Many beliefs Of This day to perform This puja .
1 Gudipadava is one of the most auspicious Sadhe Teen Muhurats (3 and a half most auspicious days) of Hindus. These Sade Teen Muhurats are Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudi Padawa), Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya (Akshay Tritya), Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Dussehra), and half Muhurat is considered on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (Diwali). Being quite auspicious, many people start new ventures and investments on this day.Buy new Houses,cars,etc.
2.According to Brahma Purana, it is believed that Lord Brahma created the entire Universe on this day after deluge. The time also started ticking from this day only.
As it is believed by some that Lord Brahma created the universe on this day, Gudi is also believed to be the Brahma Dhwaj (Lord Brahma’s flag). Some people also consider it as Indra Dhwaj (flag of Lord Indra). Hence, for some, it is also the beginning of the spring season.
3.Some people also hoist Gudi as the symbol of the Lord Rama’s return to the Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Some people also hoist Gudi to commemorate the victories of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
4.It is believed that hoisting and performing puja in this day Gudi brings prosperity in life.
5.For farmers, Gudhipadva is celebrated as the end of Rabi crop season and the beginning of the new harvest season. They plough their fields on this day to ensure a good harvest throughout the year.
5.Chaitra Navratri begins from this day for North Indians.Chaitra navratri is also known as the Vasanta navratri. It usually falls in the month of March or April and marks the first day of the Hindu calendar. It is a grand nine days festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Northern India. This Navratri is celebrated during the shukla paksha of chaitra masa.
This Navratri is widely celebrated across India. Sharad Navratri is dedicated to nine forms of Maa Shakti - Durga, Bhadrakali, Jagadamba, Annapurna, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika, Lalita, Bhavani, and Mookambika.People celebrate both these festivals through fasting, meditating and worshiping the nine forms of the goddess.
This Vedic Puja service includes: Kalash Sthapana,, Swasti Vachan, Sankalp,Ganesh gauri Pujan ,Lord Naryane poojan,laxmi ganesh sarswati pujan Invocation of major Gods & goddess,Ram Raksha Stotram path- 21 times, Durgā Saptashatī path ,surya gaytrai mantra japa -1100 Aarti, Pushpaanjali.
Number of Priests: 2
Vedic Vaani priests will perform Puja and Havan as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. . Please mention your birth details (name, date, time, place) and Sankalp (wish) at checkout. This is a individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja). You will be provided with the contact no. of the priest, to call during the sankalpa .A Short puja Video & puja photos of around 5-10 minutes containing vedic puja rituals will be taken and sent to you via whatsup/ Email.
