Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Suryakumar Yadav sent warm wishes to friends and family on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year. Tendulkar expressed his heartfelt greetings, hoping for happiness, joy, and prosperity in the new year. Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also joined in, spreading positivity and new beginnings with his followers.
Ex-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared a message of unity and well-being, connecting health, tradition, and good wishes for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. VVS Laxman highlighted the diversity of traditions, extending greetings for Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Nongma Panba, symbolizing unity in diversity. Ajinkya Rahane wished for joy, success, and prosperity in the lives of all on Gudi Padva.
Anil Kumble, former India spinner and coach, conveyed warm wishes for the New Year on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi. Gudi Padwa, a festival marked by colorful processions and traditional rituals, signifies the beginning of the Hindu lunisolar calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra. Various regional celebrations like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Nongma Panba, all falling on the same day, represent the Hindu New Year with diverse cultural richness.
