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Gudi Padwa 2026 in pictures: Mumbai bursts with colour, culture, and cheer

Updated On: 19 March, 2026 09:39 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai came alive with the spirit of the Maharashtrian New Year on Thursday as Gudi Padwa celebrations filled the streets with vibrant processions, traditional performances, colourful floats and joyful crowds. Here are some captivating visuals captured by mid-day photographers ASHISH RAJE, ATUL KAMBLE, SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, and SATEJ SHINDE from across the city.

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A group of women in vibrant traditional attire and signature orange turbans strike cheerful poses and yoga-inspired stances during celebrations near Colaba Church, welcoming the Maharashtrian New Year with energy, unity, and festive spirit.
A group of women in vibrant traditional attire and signature orange turbans strike cheerful poses and yoga-inspired stances during celebrations near Colaba Church, welcoming the Maharashtrian New Year with energy, unity, and festive spirit.
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A family clicks a selfie at a booth near Sena Bhavan

A family clicks a selfie at a booth near Sena Bhavan

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Women in vibrant sarees and signature orange turbans do the traditional dance during a procession

Women in vibrant sarees and signature orange turbans do the traditional dance during a procession

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A towering Gudi stand tall along the road in the Dadar area

A towering Gudi stand tall along the road in the Dadar area

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A boy dressed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj leads a procession in Prabhadevi

A boy dressed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj leads a procession in Prabhadevi

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A woman clicks a selfie on a bike. Several bike rallies were held across Maharashtra by women on Gudi Padwa

A woman clicks a selfie on a bike. Several bike rallies were held across Maharashtra by women on Gudi Padwa

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The streets witnessed similar scenes across Mumbai, with women in traditional attire danced through Mumbai's bustling roads during the vibrant Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra

The streets witnessed similar scenes across Mumbai, with women in traditional attire danced through Mumbai's bustling roads during the vibrant Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra

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Mallakhamb artist wows crowds with daring acrobatics atop a towering structure in south Mumbai

Mallakhamb artist wows crowds with daring acrobatics atop a towering structure in south Mumbai

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Adorable children in traditional costumes and jewellery take centre stage in the Gudi Padwa procession near Shiv Sena Bhavan, spreading innocence and cultural energy through Mumbai's streets

Adorable children in traditional costumes and jewellery take centre stage in the Gudi Padwa procession near Shiv Sena Bhavan, spreading innocence and cultural energy through Mumbai's streets

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A majestic lion float rides alongside a stunning Goddess idol on a decorated scooter in Mumbai's Gudi Padwa bike procession, symbolising strength, devotion, and vibrant Marathi tradition

A majestic lion float rides alongside a stunning Goddess idol on a decorated scooter in Mumbai's Gudi Padwa bike procession, symbolising strength, devotion, and vibrant Marathi tradition

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Similar Shobha Yatras were organised across the state, with decorated chariots, folk dances, and cultural performances seen across streets.

Similar Shobha Yatras were organised across the state, with decorated chariots, folk dances, and cultural performances seen across streets.

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