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Gudi Padwa 2005 Date — Saturday, April 9, 2005

When is Gudi Padwa in 2005? Gudi Padwa 2005 falls on Saturday, April 9, 2005.

Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Gudi Padwa 2005 — full list of dates

Gudi Padwa 2005 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Gudi Padwa / UgadiSat, 9 April 2005Marathi new year
Chaitra Navratri beginsSat, 9 April 2005
Ram NavamiMon, 18 April 2005

Why we celebrate

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — Telugu/Kannada/Marathi New Year; creation began per tradition.

How it is celebrated

Ugadi pachadi (six tastes of life), gudi flag in Maharashtra, panchanga shravanam.

Puja timing

Morning puja after oil bath; listen to new year panchanga.

Foods & offerings

Ugadi pachadi, puran poli, bobbatlu, shrikhand.

Rituals

  1. Oil bath and new clothes.
  2. Taste pachadi reflecting life's flavors.
  3. Read panchanga for the year.

Gudi Padwa dates by year

When is Gudi Padwa — 2004 to 2008
YearDate & day
2004Sun, 21 March 2004
2005Sat, 9 April 2005
2006Thu, 30 March 2006
2007Mon, 19 March 2007
2008Mon, 7 April 2008

Hindu festivals around Gudi Padwa 2005