Ugadi
March 19 - THURSDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The New Year for Telugu and Kannada communities celebrated with unique sweet-bitter dishes."
The Telugu and Kannada New Year marking new beginnings with special prayers and traditional dishes.
Traditions:
- Preparing Ugadi Pachadi, a dish mixing six tastes representing life's experiences
- Decorating doorways with fresh mango leaves and rangoli designs
- Reading Panchanga (almanac) predictions for the coming year
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Fun Fact:
Ugadi Pachadi contains six flavors symbolizing emotions: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy, and tangy.