When is Ugadi 2024? Is it April 8 or April 9? Know puja timings here

Lifestyle News Ugadi heralds the Hindu lunisolar New Year in late March or early April, in the auspicious month of Chaitra Image credits: Freepik

Significance of Ugadi

Derived from Sanskrit, Uga signifies the movement of stars, while Adi means beginning Image credits: Pixabay

Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Goa, it falls in late March or early April Image credits: Freepik

This year, Ugadi falls on April 9, considered auspicious in Vedic astrology Image credits: Freepik

Pratipada Tithi Begins at 11:50 PM on April 8, 2024, Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:30 PM on April 9, 2024 Image credits: Freepik

Festivities include rituals, feasting, and cultural events Image credits: Freepik

Maharashtra celebrates Ugadi as Gudi Padwa, coinciding with the same date Image credits: Freepik Find Next One