Good Feeling #1 – Gudi Padwa/ The Debut Post
The Gudi Padwa of 2020 will remain unforgettable and serve as motivation to live life on good terms. On March 25, 2020 the official calmanac of Maharashtra went through a quiet transition from the Falgun month of 1941 to the Chaitra month of 1942. Every Maharashtrian ushered in the New Year by putting up a Gudi and celebrating the most sacred occasion of Gudi Padwa. The only difference being, no one could step out of their homes to participate in the colorful processions, which have become an integral part of our culture. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Uddhavji Thackeray addressed the state and its citizens. In his eyes, I could see the pain that he felt while asking us citizens to stay back home. Being a citizen of the state, he now heads, we made sure to stay indoors. The threat of pandemic might have left us concerned. But his words lifted our spirits and we started our day by exchanging generous morsels of Puranpoli. I am thankful to mom that before our c...