Ugadi is famous festival for the people of Deccan region of Indian subcontinent. Here are three Ugadi festival essays, which are sure to help the children and even elders to know more about this regional festival.

Essay 1

Ugadi is celebrated as the New Year by the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu all over the world. It is considered as an auspicious day as it marks the beginning of the new month, Chaitra of a new year based on the Hindu calendar. People believe that Lord Brahma started creating the elements of the earth on this day.

The preparation of the festival begins almost one week ahead of the day. People clean their houses; buy new clothes and gifts for the family members. The preparation of Ugadi involves a lot of excitement. It is the celebration time for the kids as they get to wear new clothes and get gifts from the elders. The children also participate equally to decorate their houses with mango leaves and rangolis.

On the Ugadi day, people follow various rituals. They start the day by taking bath and then visiting the temple. People chant mantras to seek blessings of the God so that they have a year of prosperity and happiness.

Essay 2

Ugadi is not only celebrated by the people of Andhra and Karnataka but the day also is equally important for the people of Maharashtra. It is also the New Year for them but is known by a different name ‘Gudipadava’.

The word Ugadi literally means a ‘new era’. It is celebrated every year in the month of March-April. This is the time when the nature is also in celebration mood. This time marks the onset of Spring. One can see new leaves and new buds on the trees. It appears that the nature is equally happy like the humans and is all ready to welcome the new year.

The Ugadi day is considered as lucky day to start any new things like, business, buying houses or vehicles. On this day, people worship God in a ritualistic manner and start the New Year with the blessings. People pray for success in life along with health, wealth and happiness.

The message of Ugadi festival is to rise above all: happiness and sorrow, failure and success. Whatever comes in your way, you should accept it as one’s own good. The festival gives you the power to deal with everything that comes in your way, good or bad, in the next year with all enthusiasm and positivity.

Essay 3

Ugadi is a festival which involves various rituals and customs. On this day, the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh celebrate their New Year with much devotion and enthusiasm.The day is filled with joy and happiness and one can find social gatherings which are an integral part of the celebration. People pray to God for prosperity and happiness in their life. The day is very holy and people believe that, you are sure to get success, if you venture into new things on this day. The celebration is marked by not only social merriment but also by religious spirit.

Apart from performing puja, in the morning there are other special rituals of this day. One such ritual is preparing a dish called UgadiPachadi, which is a mixture of all kinds of taste. This dish symbolises life which is a mixture of emotions. In Karnataka, raw mango is used to make holige and puliogure and similar dishes like pulihora and bobbatlu are prepared in Andhra Pradesh. In Maharashtra, people make puranpoli which is a sweet roti.

Another custom is to listen to KaviSammelanam where poetry is recited by the people. It is typical to Telugu community. People indulge themselves in literary feast as many new poets are given chance to showcase their talents.

Due to all this variety, Ugadi is considered as a festival with many shades. It marks the beginning and fills the life of everyone with joy and happiness.