Ugadi

Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, is the traditional New Year's Day celebrated with immense joy and fervor by the people of the Deccan region, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit words 'yuga' (age) and 'adi' (beginning), signifying "the beginning of a new age." It falls on the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra. This day is considered highly auspicious, as it is believed to be the day on which Lord Brahma, the Creator of the Universe, began his creation. Ugadi marks the arrival of spring, a time of new life, fresh starts, and renewed hope for a prosperous year ahead.