The other festivals celebrated in auspicious dates are Vijayadashami, Balipratipada and Akshaya Tritiya. Marathi people believe that the Hindu calendar has sade-teen muhurats (3 and half auspicious dates) and this festival is celebrated in one of this auspicious dates. Important events and functions are held after consulting the Hindu calendar. Hindus of Maratha consults the lunar calendar before planning any auspicious date. The end of Rabi season is when people of Maharashtra celebrate Gudi Padwa. The agrarian community of Maratha has a special significance, as it is end of the harvest season and start of new one. This celebration is doubled, as it is the time to sow and reap new crops. Marathi people have special importance for this festival as it marks the beginning of a new year.
It is also known by the name of Yugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Hindus from the Konkan region of Goa calls this festival as Samvatsar Padvo. This festival is also celebrated in other states of India and is known by various names. Padwa is a Sanskrit word, which means first. With this festival, the Marathi communities welcome the Hindu New Year. This festival is also known as Gudhi Padwa and is held on the first day of the month of Chaitra. Gudi Padwa is an important Marathi festival celebrated among the Hindu community of the state.