Sri Virodhi Nama Ugadi Subhakankshalu !!!

Ugadi : Nava Varsh Mangalmai Ho !!!

Ugadi is the New Year (Lunar New Year) for Telugu and Kannada speaking people and it ushers in the spring season. Ugadi (yuga and adi) means beginning of an astronomical cycle. It is also the first day of Chaitra, the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Ugadi is also known as Chadramana Ugadi or Chandramana Varsha Thodaku or Vatsara Arambha. In 2009, the date of Ugadi is March 27.

A major event on the day is “Panchanga Sravanam” – predictions for the year. It is organized at temples and by cultural and social organizations. Ugadi Pachadi which is distributed on the day is a unique dish with a mixture of six tastes ranging from sweet to bitter. It comprises of jaggery, raw mango, tamarind, neem flowers, salt and green chilli. This is the first dish that people have on Ugadi day.

There are many Hindus who perform the Navagraha puja on Ugadi day. This is done by an experienced family member or priest. At night, it is considered highly auspicious to look at the moon. This is referred as Ugadi Chandra Darshana.

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