Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — महत्त्वम्
Ugadi (Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana) and Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra) mark the Hindu New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It celebrates new beginnings and the onset of spring.
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — महत्त्वम्
According to the Brahma Purana, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. It also commemorates the day Lord Rama was crowned after his return to Ayodhya. The day begins the lunar year in the Shalivahana Shaka.
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — पूजाविधिः
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear new clothes.
- Prepare Ugadi Pachadi (six tastes: sour, sweet, bitter, tangy, salty, spicy) and consume it first.
- In Maharashtra, hoist the Gudi (flag) outside the house.
- Draw rangoli and hang mango leaves at the door; visit the temple.
- Read the Panchang for the new year and set intentions.
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — मन्त्राः
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः
oṃ brahmaṇe namaḥ
Salutations to Brahma
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Ugadi Pachadi (Bevu Bella)
- ●Puran Poli
- ●Shrikhand
- ●Pachadi
- ●Obbattu
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — अन्यनामानि
Karnataka/Andhra/Telangana(ఉగాది)
Ugadi, Pachadi
Maharashtra(गुढी पाडवा)
Gudi Padwa, Gudi
Konkan(संवत्सर पाडवा)
Same as Gudi Padwa
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Start the year with cleanliness
- ✓Eat Pachadi for all flavors of life
- ✓Worship and set intentions
- ✓Visit family
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid starting disputes
- ✗Do not skip the symbolic foods
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa — FAQ
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa किम् अस्ति?
- Ugadi (Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana) and Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra) mark the Hindu New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे Ugadi / Gudi Padwa Wednesday, April 7, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa पूजाविधिः का?
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear new clothes.; Prepare Ugadi Pachadi (six tastes: sour, sweet, bitter, tangy, salty, spicy) and consume it first.; In Maharashtra, hoist the Gudi (flag) outside the house.; Draw rangoli and hang mango leaves at the door; visit the temple.
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Ugadi Pachadi (Bevu Bella), Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Pachadi, Obbattu
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Start the year with cleanliness; Eat Pachadi for all flavors of life; Worship and set intentions
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid starting disputes; Do not skip the symbolic foods
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa Brahma देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Ugadi / Gudi Padwa Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2027 | Wednesday | 05:54 am | — |