Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
Also known as: Samvatsaradi, Cheti Chand, Marathi New Year, Telugu New Year
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Ugadi (in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka) and Gudi Padwa (in Maharashtra) mark the Hindu lunar new year. Homes are cleaned and decorated with mango leaves and rangoli, a gudi flag is raised in Maharashtra, and families taste a special mix of sweet, sour, and bitter flavours — a reminder to accept all of life's flavours in the year ahead.
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Chaitra Navratri & Ram Navami at a glance
The spring Navratri cycle — it opens on the Hindu new year (Ugadi / Gudi Padwa) and culminates in Ram Navami.
| Date | Weekday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Ugadi / Gudi PadwaYou are here | |
| Thursday | Chaitra Navratri | |
| Thursday | Ram Navami |
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Clean and decorate your home with mango leaves and rangoli
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Raise a gudi (decorated flag) at the doorway if you follow the Marathi tradition
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Taste ugadi pachadi or neem-jaggery — sweet and bitter together
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Set one good intention for the new year
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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