About Ugadi
Falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Marks the new year for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. Same day is Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.
Significance
Ugadi marks the new year for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, symbolizing new beginnings and the cyclical renewal of time.
History & story
The name derives from the Sanskrit "yuga" (era) and "adi" (beginning) — the start of a new cosmic cycle — and traditionally, this is also believed to be the day Brahma began creation.
Muhurat (2026)
Morning bath, new clothes, panchanga shravanam at temple.
Rituals & observances
- ◆Ugadi pachadi (six-taste preparation)
- ◆Panchanga shravanam
- ◆New clothes
- ◆Temple visit
Regional variations
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka. Maharashtra observes as Gudi Padwa.
Ugadi — every year
The date shifts each year on the Gregorian calendar because it follows the Hindu lunar-solar cycle.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ugadi pachadi?
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A dish combining six tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, tangy, and spicy — symbolizing that the new year will bring a mix of all life's experiences.
Is Ugadi the same day as Gudi Padwa?
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Yes, both fall on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada and mark the same lunar new year, celebrated under different regional names and customs.
What is panchanga shravanam?
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The ritual reading of the new year's Hindu almanac (panchanga) at temples, outlining predictions and auspicious dates for the year ahead.