Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 2021: With the second wave of coronavirus sweeping the country, there is little to cheer about if not the festivals. Today marks various festivities in the country, and April 13 is celebrated as Ugadi, the New Year’s Day in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
On this day, Marathi and Konkani Hindus celebrate Gudi Padwa that also marks the beginning of the new year.
Significance of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 2021
Ugadi is popularly referred to as Yugadi and celebrated with much fervour while Gudi Padwa is observed across Maharashtra and Goa. While these festivals are celebrated differently in places, Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Samvatsara. Yugadi is a combination of two words, yug (era) and adi (new beginning) that signifies new beginnings on Yugadi. According to mythology, on this day Lord Brahma created the world and that is why it is celebrated as the first day of the Hindu calendar.
Both the festivals are considered as the beginning of the harvest season. The first day of the Hindu Lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra typically falls in April. The calendar considers the position of the Moon and Sun to divide the year into months and days. On the other hand, Gudi means Lord Brahma's flag and Padwa signifies the first day of the new phase of the moon. After offering prayers to Lord Brahma, devotees hoist a Gudi (doll) to invoke Lord Vishnu (the saviour) and call upon his blessings. In fact, people use inverted copper or silver pot to depict the face which is decorated with green or red brocade. The Gudi is covered with a silk cloth and the colours yellow and red symbolize fertility and well-being.
Just like Ugadi celebrations, families spend time together. People also join street processions, enjoy dancing, and indulging in festive foods.
On Ugadi, people buy new clothes for gifting purposes, draw colourful patterns on the floor namely rangoli or muggulu, and wish their near and dear ones while feasting on festive dishes. On Ugadi, people make a special dish called Ugadi Pacchadi which comprises raw mangoes, neem flowers, tamarind, jaggery and salt while people in Maharastra observe the festival by eating Shrikhand Puri. In the Northern part of the country, the day marks the start of nine days Chaitra Navratri Puja.
Here are wishes to share with your loved ones
It is time to put the past behind you and look ahead with optimism.
Happy Ugadi!
May Ugadi usher in prosperity and new beginnings. Wishing you lots of love on the happy occasion of Ugadi.
On the auspicious occasion of Ugadi,
I pray to God that he may give you good health and success.
Ugadi means...
New Life
New Hope
New Aspirations
New Beginning
Let's make each day Ugadi!
May this year all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements.
Happy Ugadi!
Let us pray for Peace and Harmony for our country in the coming year on this day Wish you a very Happy Gudi Padwa
May each day of this New Year be as bright and beautiful as this Rangoli… Wishing you a very. Happy Gudi Padwa!
Let's come together to have the resolution to spread Love and Peace in Lives on this Honorary Day… Happy Gudi Padwa
May this New Year herald the advent of prosperity for you and your family. May God shower his blessings. Upon your home on the auspicious. Happy Gudi Padwa!
Memories of moments celebrated together,
moments that have been attached in my heart, forever,
make me miss you, even more, this Gudi Padwa.
Hope this Gudi Padwa brings in Good Fortune & Abounding Happiness for you. Happy Gudi Padwa!
A new hope, a new beginning, a new dream is waiting to unfold. May this new year bring your way millions of joys. Happy Gudi Padwa!