Quick Information
Month
March-April
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Brahma
About Ugadi
Ugadi (उगादी) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Telugu/Kannada New Year.
This festival is dedicated to Brahma and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 1 day, typically in March-April.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Ugadi puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Ugadi include:
Ugadi Pachadi
New clothes
Panchanga Sravanam
How to Celebrate
- Ugadi Pachadi: An important tradition during Ugadi celebrations.
- New clothes: An important tradition during Ugadi celebrations.
- Panchanga Sravanam: An important tradition during Ugadi celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Ugadi is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Karnataka
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Ugadi holds special importance:
- Associated with Brahma's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring divine blessings and positive energy
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