Telugu Festival

Ugadi - Yugaadi

Yuga adi (Lit. a beginning of an era): According to tradition, this day commemorates the day when Brahma created this world. The firsts that are relevant on this day are:

First Year Prabhava
First Month Chaitra
First Season Spring
First Tidhi Paudyami
First Vaaram Adivaram (Sunday)

Note: Though the festival itself may not fall on a Sunday on the Gregorian calendar. May be a final adjustment is due on the Gregorian calendar! See 'Almanac' - September 2 and October 4.

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