Happy Ugādi

ఉగాది శుభాకాంక్షలు / నూతన తెలుగు సంవత్సర శుభాకాంక్షలు

उगादि की शुभकामनायें / नया तेलुगु वर्ष मुबारक हो

یوگادی مبارک ہو۔ / نیا تیلگو سال مبارک ہو۔

CONTENTS

1. Rituals
2. Panchanga Sravanam – Recitation of Almanac (New Year Calendar)
3. Shaka Samvat 1944 Begins
4. History
5. Significance
6. Regional Names
7. Symbolic Six Tastes of a Dish
8. Traditional to Predict the New Year
9. Ugaadi Pachchadi
10. Special Food of this Festival
11. Preparations for the Festival
12. When is Ugaadi Festival
13. Essay on this Festival
14. Traditions
15. Celebration

1. Rituals of Ugaadi (Ugādi)

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Ugaadi is a festival celebrated all across the Deccan regions of India with much fun and fervour. The word Ugaadi has originated from the Sanskrit words – ‘yug’ means era and ‘aadi’ means beginning. So it marks the beginning of the new era.

When is Ugaadi Celebrated?

It is the first day of the Hindu month Chaitra, the first month of Panchanga calendar. It is celebrated as the New Year by the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Thelangaana. Even this day, which falls in the months of March-April, is the New Year for the people of Maharashtra and is popularly known as Gudi Padwa. People of different states follow different rituals and customs on this day. Ugaadi rituals in Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh and Thelangaana) are almost similar with little differences.

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Common Rituals Associated With Ugaadi

The auspicious occasion of Ugaadi is associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe. All the elements of nature along with days, months are believed to be created by Lord Brahma. As it falls on the onset of the spring, it marks the commencement of healthy and prosperous New Year. Many rituals are associated with the festival of Ugaadi.

The various customs of Ugaadi festival are:

• People begin the auspicious day by taking bath at the break of the dawn and then wear new clothes.
• The mango leaves are used to decorate the entrance of the houses to please Lord Kartikeya and also Lord Ganesh. It is believed that the two Lords are fond of mangoes. These Ugaadi festival ritualsare followed so that the Gods bless them with prosperity and wellbeing. The fresh mango leaves to the doorway symbolises a good yield.

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• As Ugaadi rituals, people purify their houses and the surrounding environment with fresh cow dung which is considered pious according to Hindu customs.
• Making Rangolis outside the houses is one of the very important and significant Ugaadi festival activities.
• One of the Ugaadi rituals is Panchanga Sravanam. According to this Ugaadi festival ritual, a pundit is called to prepare the yearly forecast of each member of the house. This ritual to predict the future on the day of Ugaadi is one among the many popular Ugaadi festival activities.
• Kavi Sammelanam is one of the major Ugaadi festival activities where people engage themselves in literary discussions and recite poems.
• Delicious vegetarian meals are prepared as a part of customs of Ugaadi festival.
• Preparing Ugaadi pachchadi, a special dish is a compulsory Ugaadi ritual. This special dish is prepared with ingredients like jaggery (sweet), salt (salty), tamarind (sour) , neem flowers (bitter), raw mango (tangy) and last but not the least chilli powder (spicy).

Ugaadi Rituals of Different States

Although the above mentioned rituals are mostly common, there are some more Ugaadi rituals which are specific to the states.

• Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana): Before taking bath in the morning, the people of Thelugu States apply Sesame oil on their body and head. Then they visit temples to seek blessings of God.
• Karnataka: As a part of Ugaadi ritual in Karnataka people make garland of Jasmine and offer them to God. They place coconut on the Kalash beside the doors, for the peace of their homes.

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Ugaadi Panchchagna Sravanam is the astrological predictions by Brahmin or pundit for the Hindu year. Panchanga Sravanam Ugaadi is known as Sri Durmukhinama Samvatsara-Ugaadhi and the Hindu year is called D Nama Samvatsaram.

Panchagna Sravanam – Recitation of Almanac (New Year Calendar)

Ugaadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon’s orbit.

There is a strange thing about the practices of the different sects of Brahmins. Although they are all Brahmins, various differences in the lineage can be traced among them. These differences are reflected in their particular calendars, where the months and dates vary.

Some pundits calculate the dates of the calendar according to the lunar system and some do it according to the solar system. Despite the fact that all of them are Brahmins, the New Year varies among the various sects. Hence, there is a Thamil New Year’s Day, a Thelugu New Year’s Day and a New Year’s Day different from that observed in the almanac of Northern India.

The panchangasravanam-recitation of almanac (new year calendar) is done by the officiating priest at the temples. The presiding chief during PanchangaSravanam reminds the listener of Lord Brahma, who is the creator of the universe. Predictions for wealth and prosperity are read out along with influence of the constellations on the various aspects of life. The listeners at the end of the panchagnasravanam-recitaion of almanac (new year calendar), seek the blessings of the priest.

2026 – 19th March
2025 – 30th March
2024 – 9th April
2023 – 22nd March
2022 – 2nd April
2021 – 13th April
2020 – 25th March
2019 – 6th April
2018 – 18th March
2017 – 28th March
2016 – 8th April
2015 – 21st March
2014 – 31st March
2013 – 11th April
2012 – 23rd March
2011 – 4th April
2010 – 16th March
2009 – 27th March
2008 – 7th April
2007 – 19th March
2006 – 30th March
2005 – 9th April
2004 – 21st March
2003 – 2nd April
2002 – 13th April
2001 – 26th March
2000 – 5th April
1999 – 18th March

3. Thelugu Shaka Samvat 1944 Begins

మీరు ఏ సంవ‌త్స‌రంలో పుట్టారు. అంటే ఠ‌క్కున చెప్పేస్తారు. కానీ, ఏ తెలుగు సంవ‌త్స‌రంలో పుట్టారు అంటే చెప్ప‌లేరు. అందుకే మీ కోసం ఆ తెలుగు సంవ‌త్స‌రాలు ఇస్తున్నాను. మీరు ఏ తెలుగు సంవ‌త్స‌రంలో పుట్టారో తెలుసుకోండి.

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(1872,1932,1992) : అంగీరస
(1873,1933,1993) : శ్రీముఖ
(1874,1934,1994) : భావ
(1875,1935,1995) : యువ
(1876,1936,1996) : ధాత
(1877,1937,1997) : ఈశ్వర
(1878,1938,1998) : బహుధాన్య
(1879,1939,1999) : ప్రమాది
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(1881,1941,2001) : వృష
(1882,1942,2002) : చిత్రభాను
(1883,1943,2003) : స్వభాను
(1884,1944,2004) : తారణ
(1885,1945,2005) : పార్థివ
(1886,1946,2006) : వ్యయ
(1887,1947,2007) : సర్వజిత్
(1888,1948,2008)‌ : సర్వదారి
(1889,1949,2009) : విరోది
(1890,1950,2010) : వికృతి
(1891,1951,2011)‌ : ఖర
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(1916,1976,2036) : నల
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4. History of Ugaadi (Ugādi)

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History Associated With the Celebration of Ugaadi

The word Ugaadi also known as Yugaadi has been derived by combination of two words Yuga meaning age and aadi meaning beginning of a new age. Yugaadi refers to the age today we are living in which is the kali Yuga which is believed to have been started after Lord Krishna left the world. The event has been described by Maharshi Vedavyasa as “Yesmin Krishno divamvyataha, Tasmat eeva pratipannam Kaliyugam” and it begins starts on the midnight of 17 or 18 February. In the luni-solar calendar the festival falls on the bright half of the Chaitra month of India on the “Chaitra Sudhdha Padyaami” and it falls mostly in April or March as per the Gregorian calendar.

Yugaadi is celebrated after calibrations from the 12th century, Bhaskara II. It begins after the first new moon and on the sunrise after the sun crosses the celestial equator from south to North. On this day the Su enters the initial point of Aries. Many people also celebrate the festival on the next morning as the day is believed to start in India after the sun rise. Like in 2015, though the spring equinox began on 20th of March, the Yugaadi festival was celebrated on the next day that is on 20th of March. It is also celebrated in some parts of America.

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UGAADI HISTORY

The festival of Ugaadi marks the beginning of the New Year for those living between Kaveri River and Vindhyas and those who follow the lunar calendar of South India particularly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Thelangaana and Maharashtra. The calendar dates back to the Shalivahana era which is supposed to have been built by the great legend Shalivahana. The king Shalivahana was also referred to as Gautamiputra Satakarni is responsible for initiating the era of Shalivahana.

The Lunar calendars have a cycle of sixty years and a New Year starts on the day of Yugaadi on Chaitra Sudhdha Paadyami. After the completion of every sixty year the calendar starts with a fresh New Year. During the festival the season of spring is believed to have arrived at its fullest and every where the colours of festivals can be seen. New leaves budding on the trees look amazingly beautiful and utmost zeal and excitement can been seen in the hearts of people celebrating Ugaadi. Though, Lord Shiva had cursed Lord Brahma that he will not be worshipped ever but in Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) this festival of Ugaadi is specifically celebrated in honour of Lord Brahma. As per the ancient tales, it is believed that Lord Vishnu had taken the form of Matsya. On the day of Ugaadi people clean their house and the nearby area and decorate the entrance of their house with mango leaves. And also people buy new clothes for them and for their family members.

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5. Significance of Ugaadi (Ugādi)

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Ugaadi, the New Year for the people living in the Deccan area also celebrates the arrival of spring season. This is the time of the year when the entire nature appears to be drowned in the festive spirit and their lies the spiritual significance of Ugaadi. Like the new leaves, new buds, fresh breeze and bright sunlight, the Ugaadi festival also symbolises the birth of a new era. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the first month Chaitra of the Hindu calendar and also the first season, Vasanta –Ritu Spring). As all these elements works together, the Ugaadi festival importance is very significant.

Spiritual Significance of Ugaadi: According to the Hindu belief, Lord Brahma, the creator started creating the earth on this auspicious day. Yugaadi is one among the several names of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is addressed as Yugaadikrit, the one who is the creator of Yugas. So this day is the most auspicious day to worship the Para Brahma, who is creator of the Time element.

Ugaadi Historical Significance: According to the astrological calculations, it is considered that Lord Sri Krishna’s Niryaana was commenced in the early hours of bright fortnight of Chaitra that corresponds to 18.02.3102 BC and this day also marks the beginning of the Kaliyug. So Ugaadi is also believed to be the onset of Kaliyuga. Even the great Mathematician Bhaskaracharya professed that Ugaadi historical significance as the commencement of the New Year and month.

Ugaadi: The Festival

Ugaadi is celebrated with much vigour in various states of India as a festival of prosperity. Along with the onset of a year, the Ugaadi festival importance is felt amongst the mass.It celebrates the vibrancy of nature as well as life.

The colourful blossoms symbolises growth and thus Jasmine, which blooms during this time of the year is offered to Gods in the form of garlands. There are many customs of the festival which are an integral part of Ugaadi significance and symbolism. One such custom is that making Ugaadi Pachchadi.

The significance of Ugaadi Pachchadi is immense as it symbolises the essence of life.This special dish is prepared with ingredients like:

• Jaggery (sweet): symbolising happiness
• Salt (salty) : showing interest in life
• Tamarind (sour) : symbolising challenges
• Neem flowers (bitter) : shows difficulties of life
• Raw mango (tangy): indicating surprises and new challenges
• Chilli powder (spicy): showing the angry moments in one’s life.

The dish is significant as it has all the tastes of life. It teaches that life is a mixture of all the emotions. Each and every ritual followed on this day, has its own significance. Hanging of mango leaves and placing a kalash near the door or the calling of the priest to make the yearly forecast are all part of Ugaadi significance and symbolism.

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Ugaadi is the New Year festival celebrated by the people of Karnataka, Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) and other states of India and there are various regional names of Ugaadi festival. The Ugaadi festival in Karnataka involves the cleaning and washing of houses. The Thelugus and Kannadas decorate their houses with mango leaves and flowers and practice the ritual of placing kalasha with coconut leaves at the entrance of their house. Cow dung is smeared in front of their homes for purification, harmony and peace. The Kannadas visit temples, take up new ventures and prepares delicacies on this auspicious day. Some of the delicacies prepared are Ugaadi Pachchadi, Pulihora, Payasam, Pongal etc. In many places of Karnataka, bhakthi songs and kavisammelan are organised.

Regional Names of Ugaadi

This festival is celebrated in different states of India and Ugaadi has different names. The different names of Ugaadi festival are Barhaspatyamana for the people living north of the Vindhya hills. It is observed as Chandramana or Sauramana for those living south of the Vindhya hills. Other names of Ugadiare Gudipadava as called by the Marathas, and the Sindhis observe it as Cheti Chand. In Manipur, this festival is known by the name of Sajibur Cheiraoba.

The sixty Thelugu Ugaadi names are Prabhava, Vibhava, Sukla, Pramodyuta, Prajothpatti, Angīrasa, Srīmukha, Bhāva, Yuva, Dhāta, Īswara, Bahudhānya, Pramādhi, Vikrama, Chitrabhānu, Vrisha,Svabhānu, Tārana, Pārthiva, Vyaya, Sarvajit, Sarvadhāri, Virodhi, Vikruti, Khara, Nandana, Vijaya, Jaya Manmadha, Durmukhi, Hevalambi, Vilambi, Vikāri, Sārvari, Plava, Subhakrit, Sobhakrit, Krodhi, Viswāvasu, Parābhava, Plavanga, Kīlaka, Soumya, Sādhārana, Virodhikrit, Paridhāvi, Pramādi, Ānanda, Rakshasa, NaLa, Pingala, Kālayukti, Siddhārtha, Roudri, Durmathi, Dundubhi, Rudhirodgāri, Raktākshi, Krodhana, Akshaya.

This festival is rich in colour, flora that marks the advent of spring and the commencement of the New Year and there are various regional names of Ugaadi festival.

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Ugaadi is the New Year festival of the Thelugu people living in Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana). It is celebrated with a lot of fervour and pomp on the first day of the bright half of the lunar month of Chaitra, which are the months of March-April according to the English calendar. There are symbolic six tastes of a dish of this festival and it is the popular dish of Ugaadi Pachchadi.

Tastes of Ugaadi Pachchadi

Many delicacies are prepared during this festival and Ugaadi Pachchadi, is the most popular among them. This dish is a fusion of various tastes. The six tastes of Ugaadi Pachchadi are sweet, sour, salty bitter, pungent and spicy and the basic ingredients are neem, jaggery, mango, tamarind, chilli and salt. These ingredients reflect the six aspects or emotions of life.

Symbolic Six Tastes of a Dish

The significance of this special dish Ugaadi Pachchadi is that it symbolises the six flavours of Ugaadi pachchadi that reflects the various emotions of life as follows.

• Neem- This ingredient has a bitter taste and hence it symbolises the bitterness of life.
• Jaggery- This imparts a sweet taste to the dish and symbolises happiness of life.
• Tamarind- It has a sour taste and it reflects the unpleasant, disgusting phase of life.
• Mango- The tangy taste of the raw mango symbolises the unexpected and the surprises of life.
• Salt- The salty taste signifies the fear, the unknown.
• Chilli- The red, hot chilli signifies the anger and outbursts in life.

The symbolic six tastes of a dish are reflected in Ugaadi Pachchadi which is the cult favourite of the people of Andhra Pradesh, Thelangaana, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Ugaadi marks a change in the moon’s lunar orbit and also the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar. It is a day when mantras are chanted by the Brahmins and is an important tradition to predict the new year. An important aspect of this is Panchanga Shravanam or hearing of the Panchanga.

Tradition To Predict The New Year:

Panchanga Shravanam or the tradition to predict the new year is done by the priests at the temples. The presiding or officiating priest reminds all the participants of Brahma, the creator of the universe, before reading out annual forecasts as predicted in the Panchanga. The reading of Panchanga includes the reading of other Tidhis (prosperity and wealth) during the year and ends in the forecast of the different spheres of the social life and the effects of the various constellations on them.

According to the scriptures, the benefits reaped by the reader and the listener are equivalent to having a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges. The people hearing the Pangagna thank the reader, seek his blessings and offer new clothes to him.

Traditionally Panchanga Shravanam or listening to the yearly calendar was done at the Town square or the temples but nowadays, with the advent of modern technology, the priest scholar can be seen on the television and people listen to the Ugaadipanchangam preditions from the comfort of their homes.

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Ugaadi Pachchadi is a special festival food which has become synonymous with the Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) festival Ugaadi, which is celebrated as the New Year by the Thelugu people. About Ugaadi Pachchadi, it can be said that, this dish is made of Neem flowers, raw pieces of mango, new jaggery, pepper powder, coconut and tamarind. 6 tastes of Ugaadi pachchadi are sweet, bitter, sour, pungent, salty and spicy.

Ugaadi pachchadi importance lies in the fact that it is a combination of the six basic ingredients, jaggery, tamarind, neem, mango, chilli and salt that reflect the various emotions of life, such as happiness, disgust, bitterness, surprise, anger and fear respectively.

Ugaadi Pachchadi Health Benefits:

The basic ingredients of this dish, Ugaadi pachchadi are neem, jaggery, tamarind, mango, chilli and salt and all these ingredients contribute to health benefits.

Neem:

• All the parts of the Neem tree, such as flowers, bark of the stem and leaves have medicinal properties.
• Neem helps to treat various skin infections, malaria, viral fever and diabetes.
• Neem also kills intestinal parasites.
• When neem is consumed with tamarind and raw mango, it increases the immunity of the body and prepares it to fight against infections.

Raw Mango:

• It provides relief from acidity and chest burn.
• It increases the secretion of bile and cleans the intestine of bacterial infections.
• It improves the elasticity of blood vessels and helps in the formation of new blood vessels.

Jaggery:

• It detoxifies the liver by flushing out harmful toxins from the body.
• It is loaded with anti oxidants selenium and zinc, which prevents the free radical damage and increases the immunity of the body against infections.

Tamarind:

• It aids in digestion and eases the stomach from discomfort.
• It reduces inflammation throughout the body, improves skin condition and lowers cholesterol.

Authentic Ugaadi Pachchadi Recipe: Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of peeled and chopped raw mango pieces.
• 1 tablespoon of Neem flowers.
• 3 tablespoon of jaggery
• 1 teaspoon of tamarind pulp
• Red chilli powder and salt, according to taste.

Method:

The tamarind is soaked in warm water till it softens. Add the jaggery to another one cup of water and wait till it melts and strain and keep aside. Mix all the ingredients together and the basic version and authentic Ugaadi pachchadi dish is ready. Many variations of this dish is prepared. One variation of this dish is Ugaadi pachchadi recipe with banana. This is a tastier version of the dish. Along with chunks of banana, cashews, raisins and fried gram are also added. Ugaadi Pachhadi Andhra style recipe incorporates certain variations like addition of mustard seeds and grated coconut pieces.

Thus, Ugaadi Pachchadi is the most popular dish of this festival, not only in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Thelangaana and Karnataka, but also in Maharashtra as well.

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Ugaadi festival is the celebration of New Year’s Day for the Thelugu people in Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) all over the world. This festival is celebrated with different names. It is popularly known as Barhaspatyamana for the people living north of the Vindhya hills and is called Chandramana or Sauramana for those living south of the Vindhya hills. There is an array of special food of Ugaadi festival. Ugaadi pachchgadi is the most popular dish of this festival.

Ugaadi Pachchadi Recipe: Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of peeled and chopped raw mango pieces.
• 1 tablespoon of Neem flowers.
• 3 tablespoon of jaggery
• 1 teaspoon of tamarind pulp
• Red chilli powder, according to requirement
• Salt, according to taste.

Optional Ingredients:

• • Chunks of raw banana
  • Raisins
  • Chopped cashews
  • Fried gram/Putnalu

Instructions:

• The tamarind should be soaked in warm water till it softens.
• Add the jaggery to another one cup of water and wait till it melts and strain and keep aside.
• Mix all the ingredients together.
• Ugaadi-pachchadi dish is ready. It should not be tasted if it is offered to the Gods as Neivediyam.

Ugaadi Festival Recipes:

On the auspicious occasion of Ugaadi, a host of special food of Ugaadi festival are prepared to offer as Neivedyam to the Lord for the worship. Some of the noteworthy or popular Ugaadi festival dishes are Pulihora, Obattu/Poli, Sweet Pongal, KodhimbirVada, Mango Pachadi , Moongdal Payasam etc

Pulihoora:

Ingredients: Cooked rice (2 cup), Gingely oil (2 tbsp), Tamarind (lemon sized ball) Fenugreek (1 tsp) Chana dal (2 tsp) Red chilli seeds (2-3 tsp) Coriander seeds (2b tsp) Cashew nuts (5) and peanuts (25 gm) Mustard (1/4 tsp) Cumin (1/4 tsp) Split Urad dal (1/4 tesp) Asafoetida (a pinch) Turmeric powder (1/4 tsp) Curry leaves (handful) Salt to taste.

Method:

• Wash and soak rice and cook it. Sprinkle some gingely oil and keep it aside.
• Soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes till it turns into thick tamarind juice.
• Heat a pan and dry roast fenugreek, chana dal, red chilli and coriander seeds. It is cooled and ground to a fine powder.
• Heat oil in a pan and roast the cashews, curry leaves and peanuts till golden brown.
• Add mustard seeds, split urad dal, cumin, asafetida, red chily and chana dal.
• To this salt, turmeric powder and tamarind juice is added.
• Allow this to boil till a thick consistency is achieved and oil leaves the sides. It is allowed to cool and ground spice is added.
• It is mixed with rice and roasted peanuts, cashew nuts and curry leaves are added.

Ugaadi Festival Recipes in Andhra Pradesh: Bobbatlu: Ingredients:

• For Covering: Maida (100 gms-3/4 cup), semolina (5 gms-1 tsp), ghee (1/2 tsp), oil (1/2 tbsp), water (75 ml), salt (pinch).
• For Filling: Bengal gram (100 gms-1/2 cup), grated jiggery (115 gms-1/2 cup), grated coconut (35 gms-1/4 cup), cardamoms (4), sugar (1 tsp), water (200 gms-1 cup).

Method:

• Covering dough: In a mixing bowl, mix ghee, maida, semolina, salt and water to make a sticky dough and cover it.
• Filling dough: Cook the Bengal gram and ground it to a powder. Grind the cardamom and sugar in a mortar and pestle.Make a thick consistency of the jaggery by heating it in hot water. Cool it and to this add the cardamom mixture, grated coconut and cooked dal powder and make soft dough and this should be spread on a plate to cool.

Make equal number of covering dough and filling dough.Take a parchment paper and smear with oil and rule out small discs of the covering dough and put a spoon full of filling dough. Then bring the edges together to form dumplings.The Bobattlu are roasted on low flame till brown spots appear and there are no raw portions.

Among the various special food of Ugaadi festival, Ugaadi pachchadi is the most popular one that reflects the various flavours of life.

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The festival of Ugaadi is one of the most auspicious times for undertaking any activity in the Deccan part of the country since it is the Thelugu New Year. Ugaadi comes from Sanskrit word Yugaadi; Yug meaning era, and aadi meaning beginning, thereby signifying the beginning of a new year. It is believed that Lord Brahma- the God of creation in Hindu trinity started creating the world on this day. This is also the time when spring sets in filling the face of earth with flora all around.

Observance

The date of this festival is determined according to the Saka calendar and is frequently changing according to the solar cycles. The Ugaadi falls on the first day of the month of chaitra which generally occurs in the month of March or April.

It is perversely adhered to by wide diasporas of people in states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Thelangaana, etc. and coincides with the festivals of GudiPadwa celebrated in Maharashtra, Thapna in Rajasthan and ChetiChand in Sindh which are celebrated on the same day. The Hindus of Indonesia and Bali also celebrate their new year on the same day.

Preparations and Celebration

• Like any other festival in the country, preparations for this festival also begin almost a week in advance with people cleaning and decorating their houses, buying new clothes, sweets, gifts, etc.
• Cow dung water is splashed outside houses and colourful floral designs are painted on walls.
• Front doors are decorated with Rangoli, Mango leaves and red earth as a symbol to welcome all friendly passersby.
• On the day of the festival, the rituals begin right at the break of dawn with each one having a head bath after massaging sesame oil all over the body.
• Temples and houses are decorated with mango leaves and jasmine flowers
• This is followed by all members gathering together and praying to the almighty seeking his blessings for a prosperous year ahead. Various other rituals are performed in the puja like:

• Immersing God idols in sesame oil
• Performing aarthi and the senior most lady of the family applying kum-kum on the foreheads of all members.
• Offering flowers of Neem, Tamarind and Jasmine to Gods
• The steps followed in the puja are; Abhisheka, Alankara, Naivedya and Mangalarathi.
• Oota is offered as meals to Gods and then the same is had as Prasadam.
• Chanting traditional mantras, conducting havans and asking pundits for future predictions are also common practices followed by many on this day. The Panchanga Shravanam is also done at the temples by the priests.
• Prayers are also offered to the Sun and then Vepapoota Pachchadi (pickle made from Neem flowers) is had in an empty stomach.
• Later reading of the traditional Panchanga by the elders and respected of the society also takes place at an informal social ceremony called Panchanga Sravanam. Traditionally it was done at temples but with onset of modern technology it can also be heard through radios and televisions in the comfort of ones houses.
• Food too occupies a special place as sumptuous traditional meals comprising of various dishes are prepared in gatherings and enjoyed by all. Dishes that are prepared often have symbolic significance. For eg;

• A dish called Bevu Bella is prepared from the paste of tamarind, neem buds, jiggery and mango. The sweet and sour taste of the dish represents the variety of happy and sad tastes of life.
• Several other dishes are also prepared like the puliogure and holige (obbattu) in Karnataka or similarly pulihora and bobbatlu in Thelugu States (Andra Pradesh and Thelangaana) and puran polis or sweet rotis in Maharahstra.
• Organising Kavi Samelans or poetry competitions is another significant feature of this festival. Budding poets and other people come together to discuss various topics with each other ranging from politics to fashion statements through the art of poetry.

All these rituals and activities clubbed together with the vigor of the festival and beautiful weather give many shades to the festival of Ugaadi and hence fill hearts of all that are a part of it with contentment and joy.

Marking the beginning of a new year in the Deccan part of India, Ugaadi is celebrated majorly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Thelangaana, Karnataka, etc. Locally it is also called Thelugu Panchang or KannadPanchang and coincides with the Marathi festival of ‘GudiPadwa’, Rajasthani festival of ‘Thapna’ and the Sindhi festival of ‘Cheti Chand’.

Ugaadi comes from two words; ‘yug’ meaning era and ‘aadi’ meaning beginning. It is believed that on this day Lord Brahma- the God of creation in Hindu trinity, created the universe. This is also the time when winter has left and spring is around, therefore making it a perfect occasion to begin anew.

The dates of Ugaadi vary each year since they depend on the Hindu calendar which further changes very frequently depending on the solar cycles. As per the Hindu calendar it falls on the first day of the Chaitra month and is generally observed either in month of March or April according to the common calendar.

Ugaadi is famous festival for the people of Deccan region of Indian subcontinent. Here are three Ugaadi festival essays, which are sure to help the children and even elders to know more about this regional festival.

Essay 1

Ugaadi is celebrated as the New Year by the people of Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) and Thelugu all over the world. It is considered as an auspicious day as it marks the beginning of the new month, Chaitra of a new year based on the Hindu calendar. People believe that Lord Brahma started creating the elements of the earth on this day.

The preparation of the festival begins almost one week ahead of the day. People clean their houses; buy new clothes and gifts for the family members. The preparation of Ugaadi involves a lot of excitement. It is the celebration time for the kids as they get to wear new clothes and get gifts from the elders. The children also participate equally to decorate their houses with mango leaves and rangolis.

On the Ugaadi day, people follow various rituals. They start the day by taking bath and then visiting the temple. People chant mantras to seek blessings of the God so that they have a year of prosperity and happiness.

Essay 2

Ugaadi is not only celebrated by the people of Thelugu States and Karnataka but the day also is equally important for the people of Maharashtra. It is also the New Year for them but is known by a different name ‘Gudipadava’.

The word Ugaadi literally means a ‘new era’. It is celebrated every year in the month of March-April. This is the time when the nature is also in celebration mood. This time marks the onset of Spring. One can see new leaves and new buds on the trees. It appears that the nature is equally happy like the humans and is all ready to welcome the new year.

The Ugaadi day is considered as lucky day to start any new things like, business, buying houses or vehicles. On this day, people worship God in a ritualistic manner and start the New Year with the blessings. People pray for success in life along with health, wealth and happiness.

The message of Ugaadi festival is to rise above all: happiness and sorrow, failure and success. Whatever comes in your way, you should accept it as one’s own good. The festival gives you the power to deal with everything that comes in your way, good or bad, in the next year with all enthusiasm and positivity.

Essay 3

Ugaadi is a festival which involves various rituals and customs. On this day, the people of Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) celebrate their New Year with much devotion and enthusiasm. The day is filled with joy and happiness and one can find social gatherings which are an integral part of the celebration. People pray to God for prosperity and happiness in their life. The day is very holy and people believe that, you are sure to get success, if you venture into new things on this day. The celebration is marked by not only social merriment but also by religious spirit.

Apart from performing puja, in the morning there are other special rituals of this day. One such ritual is preparing a dish called Ugaadi Pachchadi, which is a mixture of all kinds of taste. This dish symbolises life which is a mixture of emotions. In Karnataka, raw mango is used to make holige and puliogure and similar dishes like pulihoora and bobbatlu are prepared in Andhra Pradesh. In Maharashtra, people make puranpoli which is a sweet roti.

Another custom is to listen to KaviSammelanam where poetry is recited by the people. It is typical to Thelugu community. People indulge themselves in literary feast as many new poets are given chance to showcase their talents.

Due to all this variety, Ugaadi is considered as a festival with many shades. It marks the beginning and fills the life of everyone with joy and happiness.

Ugaadi Traditions: Celebrating the Kannada New Year

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Ugaadi is the celebration of New Year which is celebrated in the Indian state of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. People on this day gleefully venture into starting new projects and consider it an auspicious time for starting off with special things in life. While in Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) it is known as Ugaadi, in Maharashtra it is called as Gudipadawa.

The Legendry Tale of Ugaadi

Ugaadi, also known as Chaitra suddha padhyami is believed to be the day when Lord Brahma created the Universe. First he created the days, nights, months, years and weeks and then went on to making other elements of the Universe.

Ugaadi Preparation

The planning for the festival starts a week before. The ladies of household start off with the preparations by cleaning up with the houses thoroughly. On this day people buy new clothes for their family members and for themselves and in that way they enjoy the spirit of festival. People on this day get up early in the morning before the end of the dawn and take up head bath. Before taking bath it is the tradition that one has to massage the entire boy with sesame oil.

Traditions of Ugaadi

A lot of traditions are associated with the celebration of the festival. The celebration begins with elderly ladies of the house getting up early in the morning at 4:30 AM and chanting mantras related to the festival. Some of the common traditions followed during the Ugaadi celebration include:

• It is believed to be an auspicious practice to watch ones reflection in a bowl full of molten ghee.
• Abhyang is something related to giving oil bath to the statue of the God.
• The elderly women of the family apply kumkum to all the members of the family and afterwards perform aarthi for their well being. This practice is called as Enne (Oil) Shastra.
• Puja is a general practice which is performed in almost all the households during any festival. During Ugaadi, puja is performed in four steps which include Abhisheka, Naivedya, Mangalrathi and Alankara.
• Flower Offering- Traditionally it is believed that one should offer tamarind, neem and mango flowers to God as they make God happy according to the belief.
• Worshipping Panchanga- after the Puja ritual is complete; the Panchang for the New Year is worshipped so as to have a prosperous Year ahead. After this Indra Dhwaja Puja or Gudi Puja is performed.
• Like many other festivals of India when people buy and wear new clothes, in Ugaadi also people wear new clothes which indicates the beginning of afresh and gleeful Year.
• In addition top that the front door of the house is decorated with Kemmannu, mango leaves and colourful Rangolis.
• People eat neem and jaggery together welcoming a life full of beautifully heart warming events in the coming years. And the practice is called Bevu Bella.
• On the day of Ugaadi first meal is offered to the almighty and then people eat that which becomes Prasadam for them.
• To take the blessing of the almighty, people go to the temples.

The whole family together offers prayer to the almighty and seek his blessings during the celebration of the festival. Food is also one of the important aspects of the celebration and Ugaadi special dishes are prepared on this day. The main dish which is a must in Ugaadi is Bevu Bella which is actually the paste of neem, raw mango, tamarind juice and jaggery.

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Here’s How Ugaadi is Celebrated in India

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Ugaadi, which is one of the important festivals of Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana), falls on Chaitra Shuddha Prathipada which is considered to be the first day of the month of Chaitra. Every Year this festival is celebrated on a different day and this year, it is falling on the abovedated. The beginning of the year or New Year is called Ugaadi as per the Hindu scripture. It is believed to be the day when the prettiest season of spring starts when the nature shows all its beauty with blooming new flowers and fresh leaves. Mango tress gets filled with raw mangoes and nightingales start chanting in their sweetest voice. The world looks afresh with an altogether fresh scenic beauty spread all around in the nature. Since the Thamil people follow combined solar and Lunar calendar, so they celebrate this day as the beginning of the year and they believe that this is one of the most auspicious day to venture into new projects and ventures.

Ugaadi celebration

In the state of Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana) this festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. People on this day start it off by taking an extensive bath in oil and also the house is cleaned as much as it can be. Mango leaves which are called as thoranas are used to decorate the doors of the houses and with great love people draw Rangolis in front of their houses. All the members of the family get dressed up in new clothes and pray and worship the almighty for a flourishing and sinful life. Also, the women of the family make delicious food in the honour of the occasion. One of the very famous dishes of the occasion is ‘Ugaadi Pachchadi’, which people prepare and distribute among each other.

The temple all around gets thronged with devotees and people enjoy this day in each other’s company. One of the major parts of this festival celebration is Panchanga Sravanam which refers to the tradition of the established astrologer reading the prediction for the year in a temple or some religious place. The festival

Festival Preparations

The festival preparation begins a week before the day of Ugaadi. People start by washing off their houses and shopping for clothes and other items useful for the celebration. Besides Karnataka and Thelugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Thelangaana), it is also celebrated in Maharashtra where it is known with the name of  & Gudipadava. People decorate their houses with mango leaves which are related to the story of Lord kartik and Lord Ganeshs. It is believed that the two sons of Lord Shiva and Parvathi, karthika and Lord Ganesh were very much fond of mangoes and so, on Ugaadi mango leaves are put as a piece of decoration on the doorways. Besides that, mango leaves signify general well being and good crop. In the welcome of this festival people also splatter fresh cow dung water in front of their houses and decorate it with vibrant floral designs. People, like in all the festival in India, pray to God for the well being of their family and friends.

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