Ugadi 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Telugu New Year’s Date, Subh Muhurat and Rituals

Ugadi 2025: Ugadi, also referred to as Yugadi, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated with immense zeal in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. This festival coincides with Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day celebration observed in northern India in honor of Goddess Durga.

Across India, Ugadi is known by different names, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Vaisakhi in Punjab, Pana Sankranti in Odisha, and Naba Barsha in West Bengal.

When is Ugadi 2025? 

Ugadi 2025 will be celebrated on March 30, marking the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra.

Ugadi 2025 Subh Muhurat 

The Pratipada Ugadi Tithi in 2025 will begin on March 29 at 4:29 PM and end on March 30 at 12:51 PM.

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Ugadi Rituals and Traditions

1. Cleaning and Decorating Homes: People clean and decorate their homes with mango leaves and rangolis, symbolizing the removal of negativity and welcoming positivity.

2. Ugadi Puja: Devotees perform special prayers, worshiping deities for a prosperous year. Offerings such as fruits, flowers, and special dishes are made during the puja.

3. Tasting Ugadi Pachadi: A traditional dish made from a mix of neem flowers, jaggery, tamarind, and raw mango is consumed, symbolizing the balance of different emotions in life.

4. New Clothes: Wearing new clothes signifies a fresh start and new beginnings in the year ahead.

Ugadi is a day filled with joy, cultural events, and traditional festivities, marking the vibrant spirit of Telugu culture. Celebrate Ugadi 2025 with these rituals to ensure a year of happiness and prosperity!

Ugadi/Yugadi significance

The term "Yug" in Yugadi means an era, and "Adi" signifies something new. Ugadi was recognized by the Indian mathematician Bhaskara I in the 12th century as the beginning of the New Year, as it marks the arrival of spring.

This day symbolizes a fresh start and holds astrological significance, serving as an important time for predicting the events of the upcoming year.