Nation celebrates as Ugadi, Gudi Padwa wishes messages float around

Good times are here for the nation and everyone hopes that it shall never end as a series of festivals beginning from today after the Indian cricket team has just brought the smile on every Indian face after winning biggest honor in the world of cricket. As now it happens on every occasion, SMSs, messages and wishes are floating around since morning to wish the loved ones of the festival.

Gudi Padwa is the new year of Maharashtrians has arrived with the Cricket World Cup and would be celebrated in the whole state till the sunset. Gudi Padwa is the first of the three-and-a-half auspicious days observed throughout the year. Indian Film industry based in the heart of Maharashtra is equally enthusiastic about the festival which has arrived at just the right time. In South India, Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Uugadi, which is a very important day for the farmers.

This year celebration at various temples and shrines around the Maharashtra would be different as devotees would be charged up with the empathetic win of Team India. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also greeted the nation on this special New Year.