Ugadi 2023: Most Popular Attractions Of The Vibrant Festival Of Ugadi

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The first day or pratipada tithi of Chaitra is observed as per the Hindu unisolar calender. Yuga and Adi together mean beginning of a new Yuga or year. Ugadi is the day universe was first created by Lord Brahma which he then extended to days, weeks, and so on.

Ugadi falls near the vernal equinox and hence has a cultural impact on those regions in India. Traditional rituals, decorations, and regional cuisine mark the celebration of Ugadi. Ugadi marks the end to the previous year and begins the new year with an enthusiastic note. The preparations begin a week in advance. As per Hinduism, the year starts with the spring and hence Yugadi welcomes the spring along with its advent. People celebrate it ceremoniously by waking up in the early hours and complete their morning rituals with an oil bath.

The entrance of all buildings are decorated with flowers and mango and neem tendrils are hung on the doors. The floors are decorated with colourful rangolis while the important ritual of Panchanga Shravana or hearing of the panchanga is done. It is read by priests or the eldest in the family.

Astrologers and pandits provide annual forecasts for the new year. Before consuming Ugadi pachadi, prayers are held Mix of Neem and Jaggery represents a medley of good and the bad events which befall all of us in life.

Decorate the Home With Flowers And Festoons

Homes are decorated with natural ingredients, like festoons of neem and mango tendrils hung over the doors. People clean up their houses, decorate with flowers, and wear new clothes. Mango leaves festoons aWith the onset of this festival, people wake up early, clean their houses, decorate them with flowers, and wear new clothes. Strings of mango leaves are tied to the doors as torans..

The Multiflavoured Ugadi Pachadi

Ugadi chutney or Ugadi Pachadi as it is called in the local parlance, is placed before the idol of the deity and puja rituals are performed. Pachadi is an unusual creation which contains all the flavours of life including sweet, a bit sour, salty, bitter, and spicy too. It is a hint thrown by nature to man that he needs to accept whatever is served on his platter. Elaborate meals are served after puja concludes.

The Striking Designs Of Rangoli

Rangoli patterns in myriad colours, colourful flower petals, and red clay paints give a resplendent look to the otherwise ordinary floor. Householders exchange gifts with each other.

Temple Visits

Charitable activities are conducted during the course of the day. People donate to the best extent to the needy and poor. One can see a huge crowd gathered at most of the temples. Some of the devotees get archanas performed at the temples in the names of their family members. Pachadis, sweets and snacks are served and exchanged, and the day concludes with a happy note.