‘Gudi Padwa puja rituals in Karachi’: Family celebrates Marathi New Year in Pakistan. Watch

The content creator shared a video showcasing how he and his family celebrated Gudi Padwa in Karachi, Pakistan.

As the Marathi community celebrated Gudi Padwa worldwide, a specific celebration from Pakistan stood out for its emotional and cultural significance. A family shared their journey of marking the New Year, complete with the traditional rituals. The video has captured the attention of social media users across borders.

Snippets from a video shared by a content creator living in Pakistan. (Instagram/@theamarparkash)

Digital content creator Amar Parkash shared the video on social media. His profile bio says he is a “Maratha based in Pakistan”.

He shared the video with a caption that reads, “Gudi Padwa chya hardik shubhecha from Karachi.” It roughly translates to “Heartfelt Gudi Padwa wishes from Karachi.”

The video opens with a text insert that reads, “Gudi Padwa puja rituals in Karachi.” The clip then shows Parkash performing rituals and making the gudi.

What is “Gudi”?

It is a decorated flag made from various items, including a bright-coloured cloth, mango leaves, neem leaves, and a pot (usually copper or silver). It is hoisted outside homes. It is believed that the “Gudi” wards off negative energies and invites prosperity.

Parkash, who has over 60,000 followers on Instagram, often shares videos capturing glimpses of his life in Pakistan. He regularly posts visuals that show how some of the biggest Hindu festivals, including Diwali and Maha Shivaratri, are celebrated in Karachi.