People in Maharashtra on Friday celebrated the Hindu New Year with traditional fervour and welcomed it as per the Shalivahan Shaka calendar. The day is commonly known as 'Gudi Padwa'.

Households across the state witnessed hectic activities with family members erecting the traditional 'Gudi' - a long bamboo stick with new silk cloth, garland and a dangling neem twig. It also has a silver or metal pot on it.