Today, March 16, 2010, the first day of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is observed as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Goa and by Marathis around the world. Gudi Padwa is the New Year in traditional Marathi calendar. Shalivahana Saka Year 1932 begins from today.

Gudi Padwa is the Hindu New Year in Marathi culture as per traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. Gudi Padwa 2010 Date is March 16. It is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Goa and parts of Karnataka. As per traditional Marathi calendar, this New Year is the Vikrutinam Samvatsar and the Shri Shalivahan Shak 1932 begins on the day. The first month in the Marathi calendar is Chaitra and Gudi Padwa is observed on Chaitra 1 or the first day of Chaitra. The most important event on the day.