The festival of Ugadi heralds
the start of a New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Ugadi is believed to
be the day when Brahma - the Creator, in the Hindu Trinity - formed the
universe. It’s also the time when winter is on its way out, and spring’s round
the corner, so the concept of new life and a new year is really very
appropriate.
Traditionally, reading literary
works, poetic recitations, chanting of mantras, listening to the future
predictions and hearing classical music are a part of the celebration.
‘Panchanga Sravanam’, the religious almanac for the year to come, is the most
observed ritual of Ugadi. The day is considered to be auspicious to start new
ventures.
Special Delicacies ‘Ugadi Pacchadi’
is the traditional Ugadi recipe prepared by the people of Andhra Pradesh. It is
a mixture of six tastes - Neem (bitter), Raw Mango (tangy), Tamarind Juice
(sour), Green Chilli/Pepper (heat), Jaggery and ripe banana pieces (sweet),
pinch of salt, which symbolize life as a blend of different experiences
(sorrow, joy, anger, fear, disgust, surprise), which should be accepted
together. The same is known as ‘Bevu Bella’ in Karnataka.
With the blessings and guidance of
Gnanaguru Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, arrangements have been made at
Danvantri Peedam on UGADI, Saturday, 21st March 2015 – Homam, Abishekam,
Alangaram, Archanai for Lord Dattatreyar, Karthaveeryarjuna, Dakshinamurthy,
Guru Raghavendrar, Sri Chandrasekara Saraswathi Swamigal (Kanchi Maha Periyavar),
Kulandhaianandha Mahaan Swamigal, Seshadri Swamigal, Vallalar, Ramanar,
Ramakrishna Paramahamsar, Maha Avatar Babaji & Lord Danvantri.
More Details for Ugadi marks The beginning of the Telugu New
Year. It also brings happiness with the onset of Vasanth Ruthu (spring). Ugadi
name has been changed from Yuga Aadi (Yuga + Aadi means beginning of New age).
It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started
creation on this day - Chaithra Shuddha Prathipade or the Ugadi day. It is the
most important festival for Hindus, which falls on Chaitra Shuddha Prathipade
(Padya). According to Hindu myths, Lord Brahma created the earth and set days,
nights, dates, weeks, fortnights, months, seasons, and years to count the time.
During Ramayana period, the New
Year was being celebrated on the first day of Uttharayana. So, Chaitra was the
12th month. Varahamihira, a saint who lived in sixth century, started a new
method of celebrating New Year on Chaitra Shuddha Prathipade. Ugadi marks the
beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. It is
a day when mantras are chanted and predictions made for the new year.
All are invited to participate in
this pooja and Homam and receive the blessings of the presiding deities at
Danvantri Peedam and Kayilai Gnanaguru Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal
For more details:
Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam
Danvantri Nagar, Ananthalai Mathura
Kilpudupet, Walajapet 632513,
Vellore Dist.
Phone: 04172-230033, 09443330203
e.mail:danvantripeedam@gmail.com
Web:
www.danvantritemple.org
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