Ugadi
Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated mostly in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, it is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions are made for the new year. The most important part is Panchanga Shravanam - hearing of the Panchanga. The Panchanga Shravanam is usually done at the temples by priests. Before reading out the annual forecasts as predicted in the Panchanga, the officiating priest reminds the participants of the creator, Brahma, and the span of creation of the universe.
Kavi Sammelanam (poetry recitation) is a typical Ugadi feature. A literary feast for poets and public alike, many new poems written on subjects as varied as Ugadi, politics, modern trends and lifestyle are presented. Kavi Sammelanam is also a launch pad for budding poets. And is usually carried live on All India Radio's Hyderabad 'A' station and Doordarshan, Hyderabad following 'panchanga sravanam' (New Year calendar).
Kavi Sammelanam (poetry recitation) is a typical Ugadi feature. A literary feast for poets and public alike, many new poems written on subjects as varied as Ugadi, politics, modern trends and lifestyle are presented. Kavi Sammelanam is also a launch pad for budding poets. And is usually carried live on All India Radio's Hyderabad 'A' station and Doordarshan, Hyderabad following 'panchanga sravanam' (New Year calendar).
The tastes of Ugadi are actually 6,
Neem Buds/Flowers for Bitter
Raw Mango for Tangy
Tamarind Juice for Sour
Green Chilli for Hot
Jaggery for Sweet
Pinch of Salt for Salt
which symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different expereinces (sadness, happiness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise) , which should be accepted together and with equanimity.
HAPPY UGADI TO YOU ALL