The Hindu New year! The Indian New year as we would like to look at it!Gudi Padwa heralds the New Year, a new season- spring and a joyful atmosphere as well! The era begun by Shalivahan from whom the year count takes its name!
It is said that Shalivahan infused life in clay soldiers and won a battle! In order to commemorate this victory a new era began with the name of Shalivahan- a humble potter’s son!
What we need to understand from this story of infusing life in clay soldiers and winning a battle is, in today’s world when everywhere around us we see people who have become dull and lifeless like clay dolls, they need to be infused with feelings of hope, optimism and enthusiasm. The battle we need to win today is the battle against our own complacent selves! A battle against mediocrity! A battle against all negative energies and thoughts! We need to hoist the flags of success to proudly announce our victory over the negative forces within and around us! This reflects the ethos of Gudi Padwa in the real sense of the word!
And our senior generation are the true torchbearers of positivity and enthusiasm! Our seniors celebrated Gudi Padwa in all the three parks with enthusiasm and lots of positivity!
The New Year was welcomed just the way it should be!
At our Nana Nani Park, Girgaum Chowpatty, our well wisher and MLA Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji graced the occasion as our Chief Guest! A special mention about our Chief Guest! When informed about the acute water shortage at our Nana Nani Park, he swiftly moved into action and spent out of his MLA fund and got the whole problem sorted out! Now the park shall be greener and happier! A special mention of his graciousness and thanks for encouraging us in our endeavour!
Songs and poems and talks by seniors happened as always, a poem by our Chief Guest was the pleasant surprise package! Our Managing trustee, Mr. Shhyam Singhania was present as always, to cheer and encourage all our Nana Nanis!
A few glimpses of the Gudi Padwa Celebrations at Nana Nani Park, Girgaum Chowpatty!
At our Aaji Ajoba udyan, Dadar Shivaji Park, our members were eager to celebrate the Hindu New Year with absolute enthusiasm! The traditional Gudi(flag of Victory) was hoisted at the park entrance and arti was sung in praise of the Elephant God- Ganesha! all had bitter neem leaves as prasad for Gudi Padwa!
Songs and rounds of tea and newspaper ensured the New Year was joyously welcomed into our Ajji Ajoba Udyan.
A few glimpses of the celebrations at the Aaji Ajoba Udyan, Shivaji Park.
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