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Significance of Ugadi
Ugadi derives its name from Yuga Aadi - Yuga + Aadi meaning "Beginning
of a New age". It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon
Lord Brahma started creation on Chaitra Suddha Padhyami or
on the day
of Ugadi.
This day marks the onset of spring and it is
considered as the first season of the year that heralds a new beginning. It coincides with new Hindu lunar calendar with a
change in the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and
predictions made for the New Year. Ugadi is celebrated with festive
fervor in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. While it is
called Ugadi in A.P. and Karnataka, in Maharashtra it is known as "Gudipadava".
Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi pachadi is a special dish that is synonymous
with Ugadi. It is made of new jaggery, raw mango pieces, neem flowers
and fresh tamarind which symbolically
reflects life - juice with a combined taste of sweet, sour and bitter
... Mango leaves
and coconuts are also used on
this auspicious occasions to propitiate gods.
Ugadi with Giftagift
Welcome everything new into your loved ones life
this Ugadi !
Houses are revived and there are latest additions to the household in
the New Year. Charge up the festive spirits with thoughtful gifts. Shop for festive choices attires, jewelry, utility
products and much more
Personalize your gifts and encourage your people to make a new
beginning this Ugadi !
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