We are a land of festivals but every special event marked in our calendar has a larger significance. We do look forward to the sweets and celebrations this year as well as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti Chand are here but it’s important to understand why do we celebrate these festivals and what do they signify. According to the Hindu calendar, these festivals mark the first day of the New Year according to the Hindu calendar. Scientifically, the sun is situated at the point of intersection of the equator and the meridians, which causes a shift in the weather conditions as well which causes the commencement of spring.

We celebrate the beautiful weather of Spring in different parts of the country in the most celebratory manner. Let’s understand how we celebrate this beautiful Spring festival in different parts of the country.

Gudi Padwa

In the western region of India we celebrate the spring fest as Gudi Padwa. Most households in different parts of Maharashtra and Goa set up the Gudi which is a wooden stick covered in a bright red or orange cloth and also has neem leaves, mango leaves and a garland of yellow and red flowers and some sugar put on top. A silver or copper pot is placed in an inverted position on top to complete the Gudi. The entire day is a celebration with Kesari Shrikhand and Puran Poli becoming the highlight.

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Ugadi

In most parts of South India such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, the spring festival is known as Ugadi. The name Yugadi or Ugadi has a beautiful significance derived from traditional Sanskrit words - yuga (age) and ādi (beginning) which together mean “the beginning of a new age.” The celebrations are observed by drawing colorful patterns on the floor called Muggulu, mango leaf decorations on doors called torana. It is also believed that on this day to share your happiness with the less privileged, one should make donations and indulge in charity. This day is also made more significant by eating specially prepared Bevu Bella or Ugadi Pachhadi.

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Cheti Chand and Navreh

This festival is specially celebrated by the Sindhi to honour the birth of Jhulelal. This day is considered to be very auspicious and on this day, people worship water. As it is the basic necessity that sustains life. In certain parts of Kashmir, the first day of spring is celebrated as Navreh and on the eve of Navreh, Ma Sharika is worshipped.

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