Ugadi Festival: Ugadi, a major festival in Karnataka (also Yugadi), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa), is celebrated as New Year’s Day, as per the Hindu calendar. In 2022, the day falls on April 2nd, which happens to be Saturday.
How is Ugadi Celebrated in Telugu States, Karnataka and Maharashtra Apr 13, 2021, 13:22 IST
Ugadi, a major festival in Karnataka (also Yugadi), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa), is celebrated as the New Year’s Day, as per the Hindu calendar. In 2021, the day falls on April 13th, which happens to be Tuesday.
Ugadi Word - Full Form
The word “Ugadi” is a combination of two words “Yuga” (age) and “Adi” (beginning). The term Ugadi is derived from the word Yugadi. Primarily, the term Yugadi is the combination of two great words: Yuga, which means age or period; and Adi, which means the beginning of something. Therefore, Ugadi means the origination of the New Year. The festival carries a greater amount of significance for people who celebrate this festival to recognize the work of Lord Brahma. The Lord is entrusted to be the creator of ages and is adulated on the day of the festival.