'Gudi Padwa' celebrations create a vibrant milieu of tradition in Mumbai

28 March 2017 3:05 PM IST

The festival marks the New Year according to the Hindu calendar.

Intricate rangoli designs in the streets and on doorsteps are a part of the traditional festivities on this annual event (Photo: Debashish Dey)
Intricate accessories and traditional music brought out Maharashtra's cultural heritage in the metropolis (Photo: Debashish Dey)
Traditional costumes create a vivid scenario in the streets as people pose for pictures amid celebrations (Photo: Debashish Dey)
Among other attires, people dressed as historic personalities took to the streets (Photo: Debashish Dey)
The rangoli and people in their attire mark a colourful beginning of the year in the city (Photo: Debashish Dey)
Crowds dancing and celebrating in the streets around a spectacular rangoli (Photo: Debashish Dey)
Portraits of historic personalities including Lord Ram, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Swami Vivekananda and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar showcased among festivities (Photo: Debashish Dey)
A girl dressed up for the day on horseback in the streets of Girgaum in Mumbai, as spectators watch (Photo: Debashish Dey)

Intricate rangoli designs in the streets and on doorsteps are a part of the traditional festivities on this annual event (Photo: Debashish Dey)

The festival marks the New Year according to the Hindu calendar.