Ugadi Puja marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated with the preparation of Ugadi Pachadi — a dish balancing six tastes symbolizing life's varied experiences — and prayers for the year ahead.
60 min Physical Festival Pujas
Why perform Ugadi Puja?
Marks an auspicious, reflective start to the new year
Invokes blessings for prosperity and balance in the year ahead
Celebrates a cherished regional new year tradition
When should Ugadi Puja be performed?
Observed on Ugadi, the first day of the Chaitra month (typically March-April), aligning with the lunar new year.
How is Ugadi Puja performed?
Sankalp
A vow is taken stating the puja's intent for the new year.
Ugadi Pachadi
A special dish combining six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy, astringent) is prepared and shared.
Panchanga Shravanam
The new year's almanac (panchanga) is read aloud, outlining predictions for the year.
Items needed (Samagri)
Ingredients for Ugadi Pachadi (jaggery, neem, tamarind, etc.)
Flowers, akshat, and a diya
Mango leaves for door decoration (toranam)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ugadi Pachadi symbolize?
Its six flavors represent the varied emotions and experiences — joy, sorrow, anger, disgust, surprise, and fear — that life brings, to be accepted together.
Is Ugadi the same day as Gudi Padwa?
Yes, both mark the same lunar new year date, celebrated as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, and as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.
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