While the people of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu community around the globe celebrate Ugadhi as their New Year, other communities celebrate it with different names and a set of different customs and traditions.
Let's take a look at some of the traditions Telugu people follow on Ugadi:
Rising early
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Ugadi pachadi
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Telugus believe life is a combination of emotions. Thus, on this day, a special pachadi is prepared with a combination of six different ingredients and tastes.
Here's what the ingredients in this dish signify:
Jaggery's sweetness signifies happiness
Neem flower's bitterness signifies sorrow
Mango's tanginess signifies surprises
Tamarind's sourness signifies challenges
Salt's saltiness signifies interest in life
Green chili's spiciness signifies anger
Panchanga sravanam
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Ugadi delicacies
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Sarvari Naama Ugadi Subakankshalu!
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