Today is Ugadi here in Karnataka. It is also celebrated in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and as Cheti Chand by Sindhis. Here are some posts related to Ugadi.
The significance Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year. It also brings happiness with the onset of Vasanth Ruthu (spring). .... People consume Bevu (neem) and Bella (jaggery). .... The inner significance of this is to indicate that life is a mixture of good and bad, joy and sorrow, success and disappointment, and all of them have to be treated alike. .... More
The delicaciesAs with all Indian festivals, food is an integral part of the Ugadi celebrations. While Ugadi Pachadi takes centrestage on this day, no Andhra celebration is ever complete without Pulihora. You can make Pulihora with many a sour ingredient; tamarind, lemon, or even Gongura. With summer upon us, there are raw mangoes all around and I decided to make Mammidikaya Pulihora; the variation of pulihora that uses raw mangoes. .... More
The songThe new year for all Hindus starts from March 31st 2014. This year it is Jaya Nama Samvatsara(ಜಯ ನಾಮ ಸಂವತ್ಸರ). .... Here is the lyrics for the famous song by Shri Bendre, which we used to hear on major radio channels, Yuga Yugadi Kaledaru .... More
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