Gudi Padwa is the Maharashtrian New Year celebrated with great joy in Kolhapur. On this day, people raise a “Gudi” — a decorated pole with bright cloth, mango leaves, flowers, and a copper vessel — outside their homes signifying prosperity and victory. Families clean their houses, prepare special festive food, and wear new clothes. The city feels vibrant with traditional music and cultural gatherings as people welcome the new year with happiness and good wishes