What is "padwa"

Padwa is a surname; it may refer to the following individuals:

• Chanoch Dov Padwa (1908–2000), Orthodox Jewish posek and rabbinic leader
• Imanuel Permenas Padwa (born 1984), Indonesian footballer
• Vladimir Padwa (1900–1981), American pianist, composer, and educator

• Gudi Padwa, a Hindu holy day
• Bali Pratipada/ Diwali Padwa: A Diwali day and is the 1st day of the new month – Kartik in the Hindu calendar. It marks the start of Hindu financial year.