Which of the following is the festival that celebrates Marathi New Year?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Gudi Padwa.
The festival that celebrates the Marathi New Year is Gudi Padwa. It usually falls in March or April, marking the beginning of the Hindu lunisolar calendar with the onset of spring. Celebrated mainly in Maharashtra, people hoist a Gudi (a decorated bamboo stick with a silk cloth and a metal pot on top) outside their homes as a symbol of prosperity and victory. The day is also associated with new beginnings, traditional feasts, family gatherings, and cultural festivities across the state.