Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, the Festivals of India

Ugadi and Gudi Padwa marks the
beginning of New Year in the states of Karnataka, Maharastra and some
parts of Andhra Pradesh. This is one of the most important of all Indian
festivals, which is celebrated in a grand way. While in Maharastra, the
term used for their New Year is Gudi Padwa, for the people of Karnataka
and Andhra Pradesh, it is known by the name Ugadi. On this day, among
other things, gifts are exchanged in plenty. If you want to send gifts to India on the festival of
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Ugadi and Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the
Chaitra Sukhla Padyami, the first day of the Hindu calendar. The day
corresponds with the end of March or the beginning of April as per the
Gregorian Calendar. For the current year, 2011, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa
will be celebrated on 4th of April. This principal festival also marks
the beginning of Spring, referred to as ‘Vasant’. Since the festival is
synonymous with feasting and gifts, you can send gifts to India to your loved ones on
this day of the celebration. According to legends, it is believed that
on this day, Lord Brahma had created the world and for this reason, the
day is marked by worshipping Lord Brahma, one of the three Gods of the
Hindu Trinity. The day is also regarded as one of the most auspicious
day to start with a new venture.

Ugadi and Gudi Padwa is marked by cleaning
houses, making rangoli, wearing new clothes, and eating traditional
dishes. Prayers are also offered to God on the day of the festival. Both
young and old wear new clothes after an early bathe and offer prayers
to the God. Some of the traditional dishes that are cooked on this day
of the festival include Chana Usal, Soonth Panak, Poori, Srikhand, Ugadi
Panchchadi and more. Unique to Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, on this day,
people eat the leaf of neem tree. Since food holds an important part on
this festival, you can send Ugadi and
Gudi Padwa gifts to India in form of dry fruits, sweets and
chocolates.

Erecting
‘gudis’ are the most important ritual of the festival. Gudis are bamboo
poles which has a silver or brass kept on its top in upside down
position. Silk cloth of bright colors like yellow or green which have
zari works covers the gudi. The gudi also comes decorated with mango
leaves, marigolds coconuts which symbolizes good harvest. On the top of
the gudi, an empty upturned water jug of silver, brass or copper are
placed. The people of Maharastra hang gudi since it is believed that
they will avert evil and will bring good luck and prosperity. Since
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