Yugadi (or Ugadi) in the Wisdom Library refers to the Hindu festival
marking the start of a new, sacred age or the new year, specifically
popular in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It signifies the start
of a new era ("Yuga" + "Adi"), characterized by special rituals like
Shraddha, new beginnings, and traditional festivities like preparing Ugadi
Pachadi.A study on the Yugādi-vrata [Full title: Study on general Vratas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vrata#hinduism> in the Gaṅgājala <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/gangajala#dharmashastra> II (G): Yugādi <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yugadi#hinduism>-vrata <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vrata#hinduism>] Kamalākara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kamalakara#hinduism> Bhatta <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bhatta#hinduism>, having referred to *Ratnamāla <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ratnamala#hinduism>* determined that, the first four *tithis <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tithi#hinduism>* of the respective four *yugas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yuga#dharmashastra>* being observed in different months of the year are favorable for the purpose of performing *pūjā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/puja#hinduism>*, *vrata*, and *śrāddha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shraddha#dharmashastra>*. Accordingly the *Amāvasya* (new moon <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/moon#hinduism>) *tithi <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tithi#hinduism>* of the month of *Māgha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/magha#hinduism>*, thirteenth black <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/black#hinduism> of *Nabhasa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nabhasa#hinduism>* (*Bhādra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bhadra#hinduism>*),[1] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261336> the third white <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/white#hinduism> of *Mādhava <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/madhava#hinduism>* (*Vaiśākha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vaishakha#hinduism>*) and the ninth white of *Urja <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/urja#hinduism>* (*Kārtika <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/karttika#hinduism>*) are considered to be the first four *tithis* of the respective four *Yugas* viz., *Satya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/satya#dharmashastra>, Tretā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/treta#hinduism>*, *Dvāpara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dvapara#hinduism>* and *Kali <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kali#hinduism>*. Dāmodara Miśra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/damodara-mishra#hinduism> who adheres to the traditional chronology of the *Yugas*, speaks of it in the opening verse of the topic stating the same *tithis*, same months and purpose as that of Kamalākara Bhatta.[2] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261337> Furthermore, while discussing *Caturyugavrata*, P.V. Kane, suggests this chronological prescript as to honour of the deities <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/deity#hinduism> and to pay offerings to the manes. Accordingly, the laid down providences are– (i) on the third *Śuklā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shukla#hinduism>* of *Vaiśākha* (on the first day of the *Satyayuga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/satyayuga#hinduism>*), (ii) on the ninth *Śuklākārtika* (the first day of *Tretāyuga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tretayuga#hinduism>*) both Śiva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shiva#hinduism> and Umā should be worshipped, (iii) on the thirteenth *Kṛṣnābhādra* (the first day of the *Dvāpara*) oblation <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/oblation#hinduism> be offered to manes and lastly (iv) in the *Amāvasyā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/amavasya#dharmashastra>* of *māgha* (first day of *Kaliyuga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kaliyuga#hinduism>*) Brahmā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahma#dharmashastra> with Gāyatrī <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/gayatri#hinduism> should also be worshipped.[ Vidyalaṅkāra in his gloss wanted to make the readers aware that according to the smāṛtas, Māghapurṇimā should be the Yugādyātithi in place of Māgha Amāvasī. This is found accepted in the Mastyapurāṇa where the meaning of ‘Pañcadaśī Māghasya’ is none other than Māghīpurṇimā. The impact of Mastyapurāṇa in Kāmarūpa can not be ignored in respect of establishing Yugāditithi.[8] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> māghe pañcadaśī kṛṣnā nabhasye ca trayodaśī/ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> tṛtīyā mādhave śuklā navamyurje yugādayaḥ// Nirṇayasindhu, p. 134 <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> śuklā trtīya vaiśākhe bhādre kṛṣnā trayodaśī/ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> kārtike śuklā navamī tathā māghe'pyamāvaśī// Gaṅgājala II, p. 21 <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> Kane, P.V., History of Dharmaśāstra,Vol.v, pt-1,pp. 298, 386] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261338> It appears that Dāmodara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/damodara#hinduism> Miśra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mishra#hinduism> with a view to popularize these *Vratas* among the subjects of the king <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/king#hinduism> under whose patronage he was flourishing as the Rājuguru, gave much importance to the *Śrāddha* aspects. So he emphatically says that, performance of *pitṛkṛtya* and offering to manes in those auspicious *tithis* certainly produce immense results.[ yugādyāḥ kathitā śa etāḥ ptṛkṛtye mahāphalaḥ// tithidaivedheca kartavyaṃ snānaṃ dānaṃ pare'hani// *Gaṅgājala II*,p.21] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261339> In *Yugādyāvrata*, if one *tithi* spreads for two consecutive days, then the performer has to select the next day (*pare ahani*) for performance, following all regulations pertaining to it. This is also found suggested in the *tithinirṇaya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tithinirnaya#history>* of Bhattoji <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bhattoji#hinduism> Dikṣhita.[ māghe pañcadaśī kṛṣnā nabhasye ca trayodaśī/ tṛtīyā mādhave śuklā navamyurje ugādayaḥ// *Nirṇayasindhu*, p. 134:Sastri, Visvanath, *Tithi-Nirṇaya*, ] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/essay/vratas-depicted-in-the-gangajala-study/d/doc1502587.html#note-e-261340> There are injunctions pertaining to the performance of *Śrāddha* in both the *Pakṣas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/paksha#hinduism>* i.e., white and black fortnights concerning *Yugādī śrāddhas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shraddha#dharmashastra>*. In case of such *śrāddha*, if it is due on *śuklapakṣa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shuklapaksha#hinduism>* (*vaiśākha* and *kārtika*) then the referrd *tithi* must touch *pūrvāhna <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/purvahna#dharmashastra>* of the day of the *tithi*. On the other hand, in *Kṛṣnāpakṣa* (*Bhādra* and *Māgha*) *aparāhna <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/aparahna#dharmashastra>* will get preference. The *Padmapurāṇa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/padmapurana#dharmashastra>*, the *Nirṇayasindhu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nirnayasindhu#hinduism>* also holds the same injunction. Gobhila <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/gobhila#hinduism> alerted the performers not to perform *Vaiśākhatṛtīyā* conjoint with *dvitīyā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dvitiya#hinduism>* for the fear <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/fear#hinduism> that the gods <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/god#hinduism> will not accept *haviṣya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/havishya#hinduism>*, so also the manes will not take *Kavyah*. Ramānath Vidyalaṅkāra in his gloss wanted to make the readers aware that according to the *smāṛtas*, *Māghapurṇimā* should be the *Yugādyātithi* in place of *Māgha **Amāvasī* <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/amavasi#hinduism>. This is found accepted in the *Mastyapurāṇa* where the meaning of ‘*Pañcadaśī* <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pancadashi#hinduism>* Māghasya*’ is none other than *Māghīpurṇimā*. The impact of *Mastyapurāṇa* in Kāmarūpa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kamarupa#hinduism> can not be ignored in respect of establishing *Yugāditithi*. pūrvāhne tu sadā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shada#dharmashastra> kāryāḥ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/karya#hinduism> śuklāmanuyugā dayaḥ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/daya#hinduism> daive karmaṇi pitre ca kṛṣṇe caivāparāhnikā// *Nirṇayasindhu*, p. 135 vaiśākhasya tṛtīyāṃ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tritiya#hinduism> yaḥ pūrvaviddhyāṃ karoti <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/karoti#hinduism> vai/ havyaṃ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/havya#hinduism> devāḥ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/deva#hinduism> na gṛhnanti kavyaṃ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kavya#hinduism> ca pitarastathā// upāvṛttasya pāpebhyau yastu vasoguṇaḥ saha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/saha#hinduism>/ upavāsaḥ <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upavasa#dharmashastra> savijñeyaḥ sarvabhoga vivarjjitaḥ *// Gaṅgājala II*, p. 23 K RAJARAM IRS 19326 On Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 22:05, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > *Yugadi – 2026 27* > > > > *Yugadi marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar with the change in > the moon’s orbit. It is a sacred day when mantras are chanted and > predictions are made for the new year. Traditionally, the Panchangam > Sravanam—listening to the yearly calendar—was done in temples or town > squares. Today, with modern technology, it reaches every home through > television and digital media.* > > > > *Yugadi is the most important festival for Kannadigas and Telugu speaking > people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Though basically I am from Tamil > Nadu and since My First appointment was in Hubli Just 20 Days prior to the > Yugadi in 1977 sow how i was got interested and participated in Yugadi > Festival in My colleagues’ house and learned on Yugadi through the elders > and almost on all Yugadi day too I use to send Greetings and from 2001 > onwards I ensured sending significance of this festival and greetings , > most of the time it looks as an repeated one which can't be avoided. But > give pleasure and Happiness of sharing greetings with each other. * > > > > *It is also observed as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Goa, Cheti Chand by > Sindhis, and Sajibu Nongma Panba in Manipur. The word Yugadi comes from > Sanskrit: Yuga (age) + Adi (beginning), meaning “the beginning of a new > age.”* > > > > *This year Yugadi will be celebrated on 19th March 2026. On Yugadi day, > people wake before dawn, take a sacred oil bath, and decorate their homes > with fresh mango leaves. * > > > > *This practice recalls the legend of Kartikeya and Ganesha, sons of Lord > Shiva and Parvati, who loved mangoes. Kartikeya exhorted people to tie > mango leaves at doorways, signifying good crops and wellbeing. * > > > > *Cow dung water is sprinkled at the entrance, and colourful rangoli > designs are drawn. Worship is offered to God, invoking blessings for > health, wealth, prosperity, and success in new ventures.* > > > > *Special Dish – Yugadi Pachadi / Bevu Bella * > > *The highlight of Yugadi is the symbolic dish:* > > *• Neem flowers – bitterness (sorrow)* > > *• Jaggery – sweetness (joy)* > > *• Tamarind – sourness (challenges)* > > *• Raw mango – tanginess (surprise)* > > *• Chili/pepper – spiciness (anger)* > > *• Salt – balance (peace)* > > > > *This mixture, called Yugadi Pachadi in Telugu and Bevu Bella in Kannada, > teaches us to accept life’s joys and sorrows with gratitude and equanimity. > In Karnataka, Obattu/Holige is prepared in varieties like Kai Obbattu, Bele > Obbattu, and Sakkare Obbattu. In Andhra and Telangana, Pulihora, Bobbatlu, > and Pachadi are enjoyed. In Maharashtra, Puran Poli is the festive sweet.* > > > > *Spiritual Importance * > > *Yugadi is not just a calendar change—it is a reminder that life is a > blend of experiences. The Panchangam reading aligns human life with cosmic > rhythms, guiding us to live in dharma. It is the most auspicious time to > begin new ventures, renew faith, and embrace spiritual growth.* > > > > *On this year Yugadi Day I want to share few Blessings & Quotes* > > > > *• “Yugadi is a fresh beginning; may courage, wisdom, and > devotion guide your year.”* > > *• “Like Yugadi Pachadi, accept life’s sweetness and > bitterness with balance and faith.”* > > *• “Yugadi reminds us that every ending is a new beginning; > may hope and harmony light your path.”* > > *• “Bevu Bella teaches us gratitude—may prosperity and > spiritual growth blossom in your home.”* > *• “Yugadi is dharma’s dawn; let fairness and compassion > guide your journey.”* > > *N Jambunathan , Chennai " What you get by achieving your goals is not as > important as what you become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a > happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things "* > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZor_%3DDZOyxONbLPhNLA6Z8XNBBsn17FwOsGz1-Qhg8zWsQ%40mail.gmail.com.
