Ugadi , also known as Yugadi, is a festival that marks the beginning of the Telugu and Kannada New Year . It is widely celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka with immense joy and devotion.
The name 'Ugadi' is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘ Yuga ’ (era) and ‘Adi’ (beginning), signifying the start of a new era. This festival follows the Luni-Solar calendar and is believed to bring prosperity, happiness, and a fresh start to people’s lives. In 2025, Ugadi falls on March 30th (Sunday), marking the beginning of Telugu Shaka Samvat 1947.
Ugadi is not just a New Year celebration; it has deep astrological and spiritual significance. The festival marks the beginning of a new Samvatsara (a 60-year cycle in the Hindu calendar), each year having a unique name. Ugadi is also associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, who is believed to have begun the cycle of time on this auspicious day. The festival symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the opportunity to leave behind past hardships.
Although Ugadi is primarily observed in southern states, other regions in India celebrate similar New Year festivals under different names:
- Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra
- Puthandu in Tamil Nadu
- Baisakhi in Punjab
- Bihu in Assam
- Pana Sankranti in Odisha
- Naba Barsha in West Bengal
Preparations for Ugadi begin a week in advance, as people clean and decorate their homes with mango leaves, torans, and colorful rangolis to invite prosperity. On the festival day, the following traditions are observed:
Oil bath and new clothes: People wake up early for an oil bath, considered an auspicious start to the year. Wearing new clothes symbolises a fresh beginning.
Puja and panchanga sravanam: Devotees offer prayers to deities and listen to the Panchanga Sravanam, an annual astrological forecast read by priests or elders.
Ugadi Pachhadi : The highlight of the festival is the preparation of Ugadi Pachhadi, a special chutney made with six different ingredients, each representing different emotions of life:
Neem flowers (bitterness) – difficulties
Jaggery (sweetness) – happiness
Tamarind (sourness) – challenges
Green chilies (spiciness) – surprises
Salt (salty taste) – experiences
Mango (tangy taste) – success
Special foods: Other delicacies like Holige (sweet flatbread), Puliogare (tamarind rice), and Payasam (kheer) are also prepared.
New beginnings: Many people start new ventures, businesses, or investments on Ugadi, believing it to be a lucky time.
Ugadi 2025 timings
The Pratipada Tithi, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year, starts on March 29, 2025, at 6:57 AM EST and ends on March 30, 2025, at 3:19 AM EST. These timings vary across different time zones.
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Messages to share on Ugadi 2025
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Wishes to share on Ugadi 2025
May this Ugadi bring you moments as sweet as the jaggery in Ugadi Pachadi, and a year filled with joy.
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Quotes to share on Ugadi 2025
"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." — Oprah Winfrey
"Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life." — Robin Sharma
"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are." — J.P. Morgan
"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." — Thomas Jefferson
"It is never too late to be what you might have been." — George Eliot
Facebook and Whatsapp status to share on Ugadi 2025
Happy Ugadi! New beginnings, new joys!
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Sending warm Ugadi wishes to all my friends and family. May this year be filled with joy and success.
