Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, marks the beginning of the Telugu New Year and is a festival celebrated with great fervour in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Derived from the Sanskrit words 'Yuga' meaning era and 'Adi' meaning beginning, the festival marks the beginning of a new era or a fresh start. Additionally, the festival signifies the start of a new Samvatsara, a cycle of 60 years, each known by a unique name. With Ugadi falling on March 30th, 2025 (Sunday), it marks the beginning of the Telugu Shaka Samvat 1947.
Significance of Ugadi