Ugadi 2025: Festive wishes, quotes and images in English, Kannada and Telugu
News Update March 28, 2025 11:24 AM
Mumbai: Ugadi, along with Gudi Padwa, is a vibrant and culturally significant festival in India that marks the beginning of the New Year in different regions. This festival is deeply rooted in spiritual significance, cultural traditions, and joyful celebrations of prosperity. It signifies the dawn of a new era and a fresh start, embodying the essence of heritage and substance.
Ugadi, the Hindu New Year, falls on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the lunisolar calendar followed by Hindus. This auspicious day is dedicated to gratitude and devotion, honouring Lord Brahma as the creator of the universe and Lord Vishnu as its protector. It is a time to embrace positivity, new aspirations, and fresh growth opportunities. Ugadi in 2025, will be celebrated on March 30.
Though primarily observed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, Ugadi is celebrated under different names across various regions, each contributing its own unique traditions and cultural flavours to the festival.
Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
The day begins with a ritual bath (Abhyanga Snanam) and special prayers.
Homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with mango leaf torans and vibrant rangoli (muggulu).
People prepare the traditional dish Ugadi Pachadi, which represents six different flavours—sweet, bitter, sour, salty, spicy, and tangy—symbolising the varied emotions of life.
Ugadi in Karnataka
Known as ‘Yugadi’ in Karnataka, the celebrations start with an oil bath and prayers.
A special dish made of neem and jaggery is consumed, signifying the coexistence of joy and sorrow in life.
Traditional dishes such as Obbattu (Holige), Kosambari, and Puliyogare are prepared to mark the occasion.
Significance of Ugadi traditions
Ugadi is rich in customs and age-old traditions that reflect the cycle of life, prosperity, and the embrace of new beginnings.
Ugadi Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
Early morning rituals: People wake up before sunrise and take a purifying bath with sesame oil (Abhyanga Snanam).
Home decorations: To attract positive energy, houses are adorned with mango leaves, floral decorations, and intricate rangoli.
Ugadi Special Dishes: Six tastes of life
Ugadi Pachadi is an essential part of the festival, prepared with six ingredients representing six emotions—sweetness (jaggery) for happiness, bitterness (neem) for sadness, spiciness (chilli) for anger, tanginess (tamarind) for surprise, salt for fear, and sourness for disgust. This dish teaches people to accept life’s experiences with grace and resilience.
On this auspicious day, people also exchange heartfelt wishes, share inspiring quotes. Let’s embrace the spirit of Ugadi with warmth and togetherness!
Ugadi wishes in English
Here are Ugadi’s wishes in English:
May this Ugadi bring joy, health, and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Ugadi!
Let this new year bring new hopes, happiness, and success into your life. Wishing you a bright and cheerful Ugadi!
May the flavours of Ugadi Pachadi remind you that life is a mix of experiences. Stay positive and enjoy every moment. Happy Ugadi!
Wishing you a year filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Happy Ugadi!
May this Ugadi usher in a year filled with happiness and success for you and your loved ones.
Ugadi is a time to celebrate new beginnings. May you have a wonderful year ahead!
On this auspicious occasion of Ugadi, may your life be blessed with love, health, and success.
Celebrate this Ugadi with renewed hope and optimism. Wishing you endless joy and prosperity!
Let the sweetness of jaggery and the bitterness of neem remind us to embrace all aspects of life. Happy Ugadi!
May this new year bring great opportunities, happiness, and prosperity your way. Happy Ugadi!
Ugadi is a time for fresh starts. May your life be filled with positivity and new achievements!
May your home be filled with light, happiness, and good fortune this Ugadi.
Let’s welcome the new year with gratitude and enthusiasm. Happy Ugadi!
Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with love, laughter, and success!
May your heart be filled with joy, and your mind with clarity this Ugadi.
A new year, a new beginning! May Ugadi bring you happiness and success.
May your year be as bright and colourful as the beautiful Ugadi rangolis.
Wishing you an abundant year filled with good health, wealth, and wisdom.
Embrace the fresh start and new blessings that Ugadi brings. Happy Ugadi!
May the divine blessings of Ugadi bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into your life!
“I kottha varsham mee baduku sachiptinchi, kottha digulu telipinchali!”
“Ugadi subhakankshalu! Ee samvatsaram mee aashalu, ashayalu sadhinchali!”
These Ugadi quotes are perfect for greeting messages, social media posts, or personal wishes to spread festive joy!
Ugadi images
Here are Ugadi images for your loved ones:
Ugadi images (All images: Freepik)
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Ugadi is more than just a festival—it is a celebration of renewal, gratitude, and traditions. As we celebrate Ugadi 2025, let’s welcome the new year with optimism and a fresh perspective. Whether through heartfelt messages, meaningful quotes, or beautiful images, let’s spread the festive cheer far and wide. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and prosperous Ugadi 2025!