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Happy Ugadi 2024: As the Telugu New Year dawns, WhatsApp and social media are abuzz with vibrant Ugadi/Gudi Padwa greetings. From political leaders to ...
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It is celebrated in southern states like Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. This celebration is held on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra. Ugadi 2024 is ...
Ugadi, also known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of a new year according to the lunisolar calendar followed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Ugadi falls on the first day of the Chaitra month, which usually falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar.
The word "Ugadi" is derived from the Sanskrit words "yuga" (age) and "adi" (beginning), meaning the beginning of a new age.
On Ugadi, people clean their homes, decorate them with mango leaves and marigold flowers, and prepare traditional dishes to celebrate the occasion.
One of the key traditions of Ugadi is the preparation of a special dish called "Ugadi Pachadi," which is a mixture of six different tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy, and tangy, symbolizing the various experiences of life.
Another important ritual on Ugadi is the reading of the Panchangam, which is the Hindu almanac that predicts the future events for the upcoming year.
People also visit temples, offer prayers, and seek blessings for a prosperous and successful year ahead.
In some regions, a special ritual called "Panchanga Sravanam" is performed, where a learned priest reads out the predictions for the year ahead based on the Panchangam.
Ugadi is also a time for family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and sharing festive meals with loved ones.
Overall, Ugadi is a time of joy, renewal, and hope for a fresh start in the coming year. It is a time to reflect on the past year, set new goals, and look forward to a brighter future.