Ugadi 2026

Full Date

March 19, 2026 6:52 AM – March 20, 2026 4:52 AM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Ugadi Panchangam Reading

  Reading the almanac to forecast the upcoming year's events and fortunes.

  March 19, 2026 Morning – March 19, 2026 Evening

Introduction

Ugadi marks the beginning of the new lunar year for Telugu and Kannada communities. It is a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, and praying for prosperity.

Other Names

Telugu New Year, Kannada New Year, Chaitra Pratipada

Pooja Vidhi

• Start the day with an oil bath for purification.
• Hang a Gudi (flag) decorated with mango leaves at the entrance.
• Offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
• Prepare and consume Ugadi Pachadi to embrace life's flavors.
• Read the Panchang and seek blessings for the new year.

Rituals

• Oil bath early in the morning to purify the body.
• Decorating homes with mango leaves and colorful rangoli designs.
• Eating Ugadi Pachadi, a dish with six distinct flavors representing life.
• Reciting the Panchang to predict the coming year and seeking blessings.

Regional Highlights

• Celebrated mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
• Marks the start of the Telugu and Kannada New Year.
• Includes traditional food, decorations, and religious rituals.

History

According to Hindu mythology, the universe was created by Lord Brahma on Ugadi. The festival also marks the beginning of the Telugu Samvatsara, a sixty-year time cycle symbolizing renewal.

Additional Information

• Ugadi Pachadi is a unique dish of six flavors symbolizing various life experiences.
• The festival promotes family bonding and cultural heritage.
• Considered an auspicious day for new beginnings and resolutions.