At this time of year, several states celebrate the start of the new year. The harvest season, which begins today, is a time of hope, prosperity, and promises of a better future. People dress in new attire, deck out their homes, and celebrate the start of a new year during this period. The Hindu lunar calendar begins on Ugadi, which is also known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Cheti Chand in Sindh, and Yugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This event, which has a strong historical foundation, represents prosperity, fresh starts, and the victory of good over evil. On this day, the sixty-year cycle known as Samvatsara begins. This sixty-year cycle features a new name for each year.
Where Did Ugadi Originate From?
The term Ugadi originates from two Sanskrit terms, “Yuga” (which means age) and “Adi” (which means beginning), denoting the start of a new era. It marks the beginning of spring and the harvest season and occurs on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which is usually in March or April. Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya established Ugadi as the beginning of the new year in the 12th century, recognizing it as the arrival of spring following the bitterly cold winters
Date
Ugadi will be observed on April 9 this year. Drik Panchang states that the Pratipada Tithi will take place on April 8 at 23:50 PM and conclude on April 9 at 20:30 PM.
Significance Of Ugadi
This festival is a long-standing custom rich in meaning and symbolism, not just a celebration. The Ugadi Pachadi symbolizes the multitude of life’s experiences, including joy, grief, rage, fear, disgust, and surprise, with its varied flavors ranging from sweet to bitter. It serves as a reminder that life is a mash-up of various emotions, and we should accept them all calmly. Because the celebration honors Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana, it also represents the victory of good over evil.
It’s thought that on this day, Lord Brahma created the universe, and ever since, people have observed New Year’s Day. We celebrate the beginning of spring and the new year with loved ones on Yugadi, which ushers in a new era.
How Is Ugadi Celebrated?
There are many fascinating customs associated with Yugadi. The villagers eat neem leaves and take an oil bath first thing in the morning. Additionally, they fly a vibrant flag in front of their houses. Following the custom of Panchanga Sravanam, an elderly family member reads the predictions for the upcoming year based on the signs of the moon.
While most people associate the festival with South India, other parts of the country celebrate the New Year with comparable celebrations, such as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Cheti Chand in Sindh, and Navreh in Kashmir. These festivities are fundamentally a celebration of hope, rebirth, and fresh starts, regardless of geographical differences.
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