The festival of Ugadi is celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra with immense enthusiasm and festive fervor. While it is known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the state of Maharashtra refers to it as Gudipadawa. Ugadi also commemorates the commencement of a Hindu lunar calendar.
Preparation for the Ugadi celebrations starts almost a week ahead. On the Ugadi day, people prepare themselves by waking up early in the morning and taking a head bath. Next, it is time for the Ugadi decoration wherein, the houses are cleaned and entrances are adorned with fresh mango leaves, which are the symbol for well being and good crops. The Ugadi rituals include the everyday ritualistic worship of God that is performed to invoke His blessings, before starting off with a new year. People engage themselves in praying for wealth, health and prosperity.
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