: The sun entered the Aries sign (Mesha Sankranti), marking the solar cycle milestone observed across India. Major Festivals & Holidays in April 1995
Gudi Padwa is a significant festival in Maharashtra, which celebrates the beginning of the new year. The festival is marked by the hoisting of a decorated Gudhi, a colorful flag, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm across Maharashtra, and people come together to mark the occasion.
In the traditional Deccan calendar system, April is a month of profound transition. It usually bridges two core Marathi months: and Vaishakh .
