India, April 9 -- Dressed in her mother, actor Supriya Pilgaonkar's saree, and with her grandmother's 50-year-old nath on her nose, actor Shriya Pilgaonkar says this is the first time she has dressed up so much for Gudi Padwa. "I usually keep it simple for the celebrations, in maybe a salwar kameez at home. But I love heirloom jewellery, like this nath." she smiles as we start the shoot.

Gudi Padwa signifies fresh harvest and an auspicious start to the year ahead. "It's important to celebrate the significance of occasions. Every year I like to refresh my memory. so I speak to my grandparents and parents to know what each tradition means. These are the days when you get time to come together as a family, dress up in beautiful sarees. For ...