Mumbai witnessed vibrant Gudi Padwa celebrations as devotees thronged the Mahalaxmi Temple for blessings on the new year. Many also visited jewellery shops to buy gold, as the day symbolises prosperity. Hindus across the globe are also celebrating the auspicious nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2026-03-19 09:06 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Devotees offer prayers at Shri Mahalakshmi Devi Temple on Gudi Padwa and Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri
Several other temples across the city also witnessed a large footfall of devotees who sought blessings on Day 1 of the Maharashtrian New Year
Meanwhile, the new year also brought back gold buyers to jewellery shops. Markets across Mumbai bustled with activity as gold buying peaked on Gudi Padwa
The price of 24-carat gold (999 purity) dropped to Rs 1,47,889 per 10 grams, down from Rs 1,54,879 in the previous session, marking a sharp fall of Rs 6,990 in just one day. Silver prices also saw a significant correction by Rs 20,034 per kg. The rate of 999 purity silver declined to Rs 2,29,873 per kg. Many buyers opted for gold coins on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.
