<P> During Gudi Padva , which is the New Year in the state of Maharashtra , the ancient practice of drinking a small quantity of neem juice or paste on that day , before starting festivities , is found . As in many Hindu festivals and their association with some food to avoid negative side - effects of the season or change of seasons , neem juice is associated with Gudi Padva to remind people to use it during that particular month or season to pacify summer pitta . </P>
which indian festival from the state of maharashtra is associated with the neem juice
Gudi Padva