How ugadi (New Year) is celebrated in different states
Ugadi ( New year) is celebrated with great élan in different states. The starting of spring season fills the hearts with glee and the new year celebrations add to the jubilation.It is believed Brahma ( the creator) started his creation on this day and hence Uga – adi (starting of creation )is celebrated. Lord Shri Ram’s coronation took place and King Udhisthir also came to the thrown on this day.
Steps
States which follow the Lunar calendar i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka. Maharashtra celebrate on the same day in the name of “Gudi Padwa”. States like Tamilnadu and others who follow the Solar calendar have their new year in April.
Maharashtrians tie a pole near their house wrapped in silk cloth, a copper or brass vessel upside down at the top of the pole anointed with vermillion and flowers depicting Lord Brahma. They also worship Lord Indra for good rains.
“Ugadi Pachadi” – an amalgamation of tamrind pulp, jaggery, neem flowers, banana, green mango pieces , salt and pepper, is offered to the God and after Puja taken as Prasad first thing in the morning by people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Panchang is read out to know what the stars have in store for all in the coming year.
Puran polis and Pulihodarai with or without mango form the special dishes to day.
Kavi Sammelan is held where in Poets read out their works inviting the new year. Some times the orginal “ Bhuvan Vijayam” is recreated to show King Krishna Deva Raya and his Nine Gems (Poets) having Samasya Puran or reading out excerpts from their works.
Keralites call it “Volla Varsham” where in it is considered to be harvest festival. In Orissa this day Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Rajasthanis conduct the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvathi.
Rajasthanis conduct the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. Bengalis worship Lord Krishna on this day. Biharis play with colors celebrating the on set of spring.
Tips
- The medicinal properties of Ugadi Pachadi – if taken continuosly once per day for a week or 10 days – is supposed to keep you healthy through out the summer.
- Arranging for drinking water for pedestrians and offering of shoes, fans (made of bamboo or other material) and umbrellas is supposed to remove all sins.
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