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

Ugadi pachadi

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

Ugadi delicacies
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Sarvari Naama Ugadi Subakankshalu!
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