happy ugadhi(yugadhi)

The festival of Ugadi heralds the start of a New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In both states the festival is locally referred to as Telugu Panchang and Kannada Panchang, respectively. Ugadi comes from two words, 'Yuga' meaning 'era', and 'aadi' means 'the beginning’. People of Maharashtra also observe the same day as ‘Gudi Padwa’. Ugadi is believed to be the day when Brahma - the Creator, in the Hindu Trinity - formed the universe. It’s also the time when winter is on its way out, and spring’s round the corner, so the concept of new life and a new year is really very appropriate for Ugadi festival.

Ugadi Celebrations and Rituals The people of Karnataka celebrate Ugadi festival with great devotion. Preparations for Ugadi begin a week in advance; homes are cleaned and decorated, new clothes are bought, and on the day of the festival itself, fresh mango leaves are strung up above doorways to denote prosperity in the New Year. Pujas and feasting are, as in almost all the other festivals of India, an important aspect of the celebrations. Traditionally, reading literary works, poetic recitations, chanting of mantras, listening to the future predictions and hearing classical music are a part of the Ugadi celebration. ‘Panchanga Sravanam’, the religious almanac for the year to come, is the most observed ritual of Ugadi. Predictions for future are organised at temples. The day is considered to be auspicious to start new ventures.

Ugadi Festival Food Special Delicacies ‘Ugadi Pacchadi’ is the traditional Ugadi recipe prepared by the people of Andhra Pradesh. It is a mixture of six tastes - Neem (bitter), Raw Mango (tangy), Tamarind Juice (sour), Green Chilli/Pepper (heat), Jaggery and ripe banana pieces (sweet), pinch of salt, which symbolize life as a blend of different experiences (sorrow, joy, anger, fear, disgust, surprise), which should be accepted together. The same is known as ‘Bevu Bella’ in Karnataka.Sometimes, only neem leaves and jaggery are eaten and they signify sorrow and joy in life.

 

happy ugadhi sowmya sister

 

thank u brother

 

welcome sister

 

I wish you happy celebrations. I'm guessing you are in India... my favourite country.. Only managed to visit twice in the last 4 years... so much more I want to explore... a wonderful country and beautiful people.

 

thank u BoHoKaren ugadhi means its a new year dear and am proud to be an indian yeah its a beautiful,coulourfull,
Cultural and traditional country

 

happy ugadhi sowmya

 

thank you gangadhar same to you

 

Belated Happy New Year Sowmya ! I had 3 days holidays for it.

 

thank u same to u dear am waiting for tamil new year dear akka and for ugadi i had only 1 day holiday akka

 

How many holidays do you have in India? Which are the most important?

 

every day there is a festival in india but mainly we celebrate dasserah(15 days holidays),diwali(3 days),holi(1 day) and sankranthi(10 days) and ugadi also ugadhi means new year for that only 1 day holiday and raksha bandhan (1 day )

 

Oh very nice! This is the first time I hear about some of these celebrations!
Which do you like most?

 

i like diwali and raksha bandhan

 

What do you do in that celebrations?

 

One of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world every autumn.
The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for a variety of reasons, although the main theme which runs throughout is the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
To celebrate, houses are decorated with candles and colourful lights and huge firework displays are held while families feast and share gifts.

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this year falls on Thursday, October 23. The festival usually falls between the middle of October and the middle of November, although this is decided upon by the Hindu lunar calendar. While each faith has its own reason to celebrate the festival, one of the most popular stories told is the legend of Lord Rama and his wife Sita returning to their kingdom in northern India from exile after defeating the demon king Ravanna in the 15th century BC.
The festival is marked by large firework displays, to remember the celebrations which, according to the legend, took place upon Rama's return as locals set off their own version of fireworks. Those celebrating the festival also light traditional earthen diyas (candles) and decorate their houses with colourful rangoli artworks - patterns created on the floor using coloured rice or powder. During Diwali, families and friends share sweets and gifts and there is also a strong belief in giving food and goods to those in need. It is also traditional for homes to be cleaned and new clothes to be worn at the time of the festival.
The food most closely associated with the festival is Indian sweets, which come in a range of colours and flavours. The celebration however features various rich savoury and sweet dishes, and while eating out is popular, families will mostly prepare food at home for when guests arrive to exchange gifts and watch fireworks. Unlike the traditional roast turkey at Christmas, each family celebrating Diwali will more than likely have its own favourite meal for the festival, and the food will most often play a central theme to the celebrations.
RAKSHA BANDHAN

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on full moon day(Purnima) of Shravan Masa.
Celebration of the relationship between brothers and sisters.On Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist with a prayer for his prosperity and happiness. This symbolizes the sister's love. The brother gives her a token gift and a promise to protect her.
Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "the tie or knot of protection"The word Raksha means protection, while Bandhan is the verb to tie. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters.The sister performs a rakhi ceremony, then prays to express her love and her wish for the well being of her brother; in return, the brother ritually pledges to protect and take care of his sister under all circumstances. It is one of the several occasions in which family ties are affirmed in India