Welcoming New Year will zeal and fervour
Dilip Kawle was one such enthusiast. "Last year, I wore something different and I have been doing that every year for the past 12 years," said Kawle.
Gudi Padwa, which marks the New Year for Maharashtrians, was celebrated with pomp on Friday. While some wore traditional clothes, some even went a step further to have clothes of yesteryear Maratha warrior Bajirao Peshwa.
Dilip Kawle was one such enthusiast. "Last year, I wore something different and I have been doing that every year for the past 12 years," said Kawle.
Some others like Prabodh Prabhudate — a resident of Sion, who came in non-traditional dress — came to show his son a thing or two about the Marathi culture. "We get very little time for cultural events. Hence, I thought this will be a great place for my son to know a thing or two about our culture."
Girgaum, which witnessed several Shobha Yatras, saw a lot of people from other communities to witness the cultural festival. "I live nearby and had come to see the celebrations," said Melroy Rodrigues.