In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and cultural fervour, the annual ‘Navvarsh Swagat Yatra’ was held in Thane on Thursday to mark Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year. The procession was jointly organised by Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Kopineshwar Sanskrutik Nyas.

The yatra began at 7 am from Kopineshwar Temple after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde performed the traditional ‘puja’ of the ‘palakhi (palanquin)’. Swagat Yatra chairperson Dr Dhanashree Lele was present during the inauguration.