Ugadi · 2026
Falls on: Thursday, March 19, 2026
New Year of the Telugu and Kannada calendars, observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada when a new samvatsara begins. The day is marked by ugadi pachadi — a dish of six tastes symbolising the experiences of life — and panchanga sravanam, the ceremonial reading of the new year's almanac.
Dates computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Ugadi 2026
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- Thursday, March 19, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 6:53 AM – 4:52 AM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ugadi?
- New Year of the Telugu and Kannada calendars, observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada when a new samvatsara begins. The day is marked by ugadi pachadi — a dish of six tastes symbolising the experiences of life — and panchanga sravanam, the ceremonial reading of the new year's almanac.
- When is Ugadi 2026?
- Ugadi falls on Thursday, March 19, 2026.