When is Ugadi 2024: From date to significance, here’s all you need to know about the Telugu New Year

Interestingly, this festival is recognised by different names and celebrated in various ways across different states. For instance, in West Bengal, it is celebrated as Poila Boishak, while in Maharashtra, it is known as Gudi Padwa.

A unique aspect of this festival is the commencement of the sixty-year cycle, known as Samvatsara, with each year in this cycle bearing a distinct name. Here is all one needs to know about Ugadi, from history to significance to traditions.

Ugadi 2024: Date and Time

This year, the auspicious festival of Ugadi falls on the 9th of April, 2024. As per the Drik Panchang, the specific lunar day known as Pratipada Tithi, which is significant for the celebration of Ugadi, commences at 11:50 PM on the preceding day, April 8th, and the lunar day extends into the next day, concluding at 8:30 PM on April 9th.

Ugadi 2024: History and Significance

The term Ugadi, also referred to as Yugadi, is a combination of two Sanskrit words: ‘Yug,’ which signifies an era, and ‘Adi,’ which denotes a beginning, thereby meaning that this festival marks the advent of a new era. Additionally, the renowned Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya, in the 12th century, recognised Ugadi as the commencement of the New Year, coinciding with the onset of spring, followed by the winter season.

Ugadi holds a profound significance, as it is traditionally believed that on this day, Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, commenced the creation of the world. This belief has led to the tradition of celebrating the New Year on this day. Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, ushers in a fresh era. It symbolises the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year, a time that is joyously celebrated in the company of our loved ones.

Ugadi 2024: Traditions