 Andhra Pradesh Ugadi Festival - Festivals in Andhra Pradesh are always celebrated with gaiety, excitement, dedication and devotion. There are many colorful festive celebrations. All define the true culture and tradition of Andhra Pradesh and its native. One of such events is Ugadi. Ugadi is the New Year day for Andhra Pradesh and Telugu people all around the world.
Ugadi day marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day. It is a day which heralds new beginning in all respects. Many believe that Lord Brahma, who is considered to be the creator of the world according to Hindu religion, has started the auspicious process of creation on this very day i.e. Ugadi day. Ugadi day is also famous as "Chaitra Suddha Padhyami". In fact the renowned Mathematician Bhaskaracharya also consider this day as the beginning of New Year.
People of Andhra Pradesh get involved in the preparation for Ugadi Day a week ago. To welcome the advent of this day, they buy everything fresh from clothes, utensils to every such thing which form the basics of household.
When finally the day arrives, everyone wakes up in the earthly hours. They go for bath and decorate the entrance of the houses with fresh mango leaves which signify good crop and well being. It should be bring into notice here that usage of coconuts and mango leaves is made to begin puja.
There are many rituals which are followed on this auspicious day of New Year. On this day people bring cow dung water and sprinkle it on the ground in front of their houses. Not only this, many make colorful designs on the entrance. Ugadi is the day when people perform these ritualistic acts and gradually pray for the mental, physical and financial prosperity. In fact it is held that Ugadi is the perfect day to start new ventures.
Ugadi is a time when people arrange for literary feast also in the form of Kavi Sammelanam. Poets write new poems on the subjects encompassing Ugadi, politics, modern trends and lifestyles.
During Ugadi fresh raw mangoes, Neem trees and jaggery prepared with sugarcane are found along with traditional dishes. The most popular dish of this season is "Ugadi Pachchadi" that includes new jaggery, raw mango pieces, Neem flowers and new tamarind. In Andhra Pradesh however eatables such as "Pulihora", "Bobbatlu" and preparations made with raw mango dominates the items of the occasion.
To sum up the entire experience of Ugadi day it can be said that the prime message behind its celebration is that human beings should rise above the levels of sorrow, happiness, success and failure.
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