Ugadi 2025: A Flavorful Start to the Telugu New Year!

Ugadi, or Yugadi as it is also called, is the Telugu New Year and will be celebrated on March 30, 2025. The celebrations start with the Pratipada tithi, which starts on March 29 at 4:27 PM and ends on March 30 at 12:49 PM. This celebration is most important in the Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka states, and it represents renewal as it heralds a new Samvatsara, or lunar year, as per the Hindu calendar.

 

Significance of Ugadi

Ugadi is culturally and religiously significant. It is a festival where families get together, enjoy new beginnings, and wish for prosperity in the coming year with blessings. The day also marks the start of Chaitra Navratri, which is a nine-day festival where people worship the nine incarnations of Maa Durga.

 

Rituals and Celebrations

The festival is characterized by a number of traditional rituals:

Ugadi not only marks the beginning of a new year but also promotes a sense of belongingness and camaraderie among families and friends.

 

Source: Times Now, India TV News, Money Control