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The vibrant and joyous festival of Gudi Padwa was celebrated by Hoisting the traditional Gudi and prayer to it on the New year for the Hindus on Gudi Padwa in Mumbai on 9th of April. People were seen participating in the Shobha Rally. Women were seen dressed in traditional attire and  participated in the Rally to mark the Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa. They danced their hearts out on the beats of dhol and nagadas. The festival was celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm. Gudi Padwa ocassion signals yeh onset of the warmer days and the spring season. This year Gudi Padwa has coincided with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country. 

The `Halwa` ceremony, held in New Delhi on July 16, marks a significant tradition before the Union Budget 2024-25 preparation concludes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary were present as the Finance Minister stirred and distributed Halwa to ministry officials. This ceremony symbolizes the beginning of the `lock-in` period, where officials involved in budget preparation remain secluded until the budget presentation on July 23, 2024. It`s a ritual that signifies confidentiality and dedication in the final stages of budget formulation, ensuring that the process remains secretive until the budget is officially presented to the public. Watch video.