Ugadi: Celebrating the nature's New Year across Bhaarath, in Major 5 states - Omkar Marballi
Namaskaram, A Happy New Year to You Ugadi is celebrated in different ways in different states of India, but the essence of the festival remains the same - to mark the beginning of a new year and to celebrate the arrival of spring. Here are some of the ways Ugadi is celebrated in major 5 states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Ugadi is a major festival in these states, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. People clean their homes, decorate them with mango leaves and flowers, and draw colorful patterns called "rangolis" on the floor. They also prepare a special dish called "Ugadi pachadi" which is made from six different ingredients, each representing a different emotion. Ugadi is also a time for people to wear new clothes, visit temples, and exchange gifts. Karnataka: In Karnataka, Ugadi is known as "Yugadi". People decorate their homes with fresh mango leaves and flowers, and prepare a special dish called "holige" or "obbattu...