Ugadi

Ugadi is the festival of Hindus that will be arranged on the 22nd of March in the different Indian states. Other names are given to Ugadi, and among those names, Yugadi is prominent. The new year celebrations in various forms of India are arranged on this day. Among all the states of India where the new year celebrations are set, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are important. The month in which it is celebrated is called Chaitra.

Ritual works about Ugadi

• The main event ritual is bathing arranged with bath oil. After washing, worshipers come to the temple for God’s worship. 
• In the temple, the Puja offering person eats the leaves of Neem, which is the important activity of the day, and without it, the worship event is not accepted by God. 
• Muggulu activities are also enjoyed on this day, in which the doorsteps are decorated with beautiful colored drawings. 
• Other than Muggulu, the other activity is called Torana, in which the door steps are decorated with the leaves of Mangoes. 
• The charity activities are performed in the temples, which are considered the main event activities in which the poor are donated new clothes. 

Cooked Dish on Ugadi

The dish cooked on this day is called Ugadi Pachadi. The material used to make this dish shows life’s different aspects and feelings. The items used to make this event dish are Neem flowers with Raw mango, Chilli powder, Salt, Tamarind, and Jaggery. The Jaggery shows happiness, and Salt shows prosperity, Tamarind shows various life challenges, Neem flowers refer to life difficulties, etc. 

Importance related to Ugadi

Brahma is worshipped as the universe’s creator God, which adds to the event’s spiritual significance. During this event, the earth changes its motions, and according to astronomy, a new cycle is started that adds to the event’s astronomical importance. In addition, the mothers are also appreciated at this event, and gifts are offered to them in reward for their work for home and children.