Etymology
The word padwa is derived from the Sanskrit word Pratipada for first day of a lunar month i.e. first day after new moon day (Amavasya). A Gudhi is also hoisted on this occasion giving this festival its name. The term padwa or padavo is also associated with Balipratipada the third day of Diwali which is another celebration that comes at the end of the harvesting season.
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