Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.
So while some celebrities celebrated Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Navratri, others celebrated Eid the next day.
The Sindhi New Year 'chetichand' holds a lot of importance, as this is a day when friends and relatives come together to meet one another.
As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.
Parliament remained paralysed for the sixth day in a row on Monday due to protests from rival sides.
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Revellers young and old bring in the festival in Mumbai.
There is no matching the spirit of these youngsters bringing in the New Year in the city.
A significant ritual is to consume neem leaves, a custom that marks the beginning of the festival. Neem also helps in boosting the immune system.
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