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.
19 March,2026 09:39 PM IST | Divya NairStreets of Malad came alive vibrant celebrations as the Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra marked its 25th year with great enthusiasm and cultural fervour. PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
19 March,2026 02:02 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadGudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SATEJ SHINDE)
19 March,2026 01:19 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadChildren from a playgroup, dressed in colourful traditional and themed costumes, took part in a cheerful welcome procession on the eve of Gudi Padwa in Lower Parel, adding joy and festive spirit to the Marathi New Year celebrations (Pics/PTI)
18 March,2026 08:33 PM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT