India, March 30 -- On March 30, the joyous festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated. It is observed with great vigour in Maharashtra as it is the first day of the Marathi New Year. It also symbolises the start of the harvest season, evoking a sense of fresh beginnings and prosperity. One of the rituals of Gudi Padwa is hoisting an inverted handi on a bamboo stick with garlands outside the home as a symbol of victory and good luck. On this day, pujas are held, and prayers are offered. People celebrate and cherish the auspicious Gudi Padwa by decorating their homes with flowers and rangoli.

Rangoli is one of the major decorations in homes during this time. Rangolis are also believed to be holy and invite good energy inside our homes, making th...