Ugadi/ Gudi Padwa :
What is Ugadi/Gudi Padwa ??
The
New Year's Day for the people from south India(Andhra
Pradesh ,Telangana,Karnataka, Maharashtra ).
The name Ugadi stands for “ the beginning of a new age” which is derived from
the Sanskrit word Yuga which means age and Adi which means beginning .
People from Andhra Pradesh ,Telangana
and Karnataka term it as Ugadi and in Maharashtra
they call it as Gudi Padwa.
Where it is celebrated ?
The festival is mainly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh(Ugadi) ,Telangana(Ugadi), Karnataka(Yugadi),
Maharashtra(Gudi Padwa).
Why it is celebrated ?
Ugadi is celebrated to mark
the beginning of the new Hindu lunar calendar.
How is Ugadi Celebrated ??
Main attraction of Ugadi festival
is the Ugadi Pachhadi, a spicy tangy
chutney which is combination of six
tastes .
These six tastes are the combination of the six flavors
which are being perceived by our tongue .
Each of these flavors signifies
some of the emotions associated with
human beings
Jaggery for sweetness, signifying happiness
Neem Buds/Flowers for its bitterness, signifying sadness
Unripened Mango for its tang, signifying surprise
Green Chilli/Pepper for its hot taste, signifying anger
Salt for saltiness, signifying fear
Tamarind Juice for its sourness, signifying disgust
During evening of the day ,People
gather at the temples for panchangasravanam which means listening to the yearly calendar. Panchamgam contains
astrology based on moon signs based on which predictions are made for the new year.
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