Chaitra Shukl 1, 1948.

On 19th March mamy states in India celerated a festival which has different flavor and name in different languages. In MH its called Gudi Padwa - Its a start of the new year (Shaliwahana calendar). Celebrated with a day long installation of Gudi seen in second photo.

Few more states will celebrate new year in next month. Overall most of India celebrates traditional new year in this period, which coincides with new cycle of farming.