Ugadi · 2026
Falls on: Friday, March 20, 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 and timings for Bekasi.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi is current at sunrise in Bekasi.
How it is observed
- Listening to the new year's panchanga
- Ugadi pachadi
- Eating neem
Ugadi 2026
Brahma
- Friday, March 20, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Thu, Mar 19, 8:23 AM – Fri, Mar 20, 6:22 AM GMT+7
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 Friday, March 20, 2026.