In Maharashtra, the Marathi New Year Day, Gudhi Padwa, is being celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and happiness today as all the restrictions have been lifted after two years and this is the first time a festival is celebrated without any fear of the spread of the pandemic. Shobha Yatras were held at prominent places like Girgaum, Dadar, Vile Parle and suburbs like Dombivali.<br />''<br />''Not only the youth but people from all age groups were seen on the famous streets in these areas in Mumbai and suburbs in their traditional attires. Gudhis have been erected in front of the houses and many roads are crowded with processions and the celebrations of the Marathi New year are in full swing. Other programmes like political rallies are also scheduled to be held in the evening.<br />''<br />''<br />