Hindu Festivals - 8 ( Telugu Year bigining ) Chaitram.

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Dear friends and devotees,

 

Bhakti is eternal.

 

8. Ugadi (Yugaadi)

(Cjhaitra Suddha Padyami.)

 

Ugadi means the beginning of a Telugu New Year. It is celebrated on the first

day of Chaitra Masam (month). Ugadi indicates the onset of the best season. It

ushers in a promising season of prosperity and abundance. The festival brings in

hope and cheer and is an auspicious beginning for the coming year. On this day,

houses are cleaned, painted and a 'toran' of mango leaves is strung in front of

each house. With the coming of Ugadi, the naturally perfumed jasmines

(mallepulu) spread a sweet fragrance which is perhaps unmatched by any other in

nature's own creation! While large garlands of jasmine are offered to Gods in

homes and temples, jasmine flowers woven in clusters adorn the braids of women.

(In general)

 

To be continued...

 

With love and regards,

 

Sastry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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