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 Nair
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)
19 March,2026 09:06 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde joined the Chaitra Navratri celebrations at Sant Tukaram Maharaj Ground in Thane. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office
19 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday and installed a 150-kg gold-plated metal plate called the 'Shri Ram Yantra' as part of special religious ceremonies. Pics/PTI
19 March,2026 04:43 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedADVERTISEMENT
