Thursday, 19 March 2026 · Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
The lunar new year in the Deccan and Maharashtra. Homes raise the gudi flag, and families eat a mix of neem and jaggery to welcome the year's sweetness and bitterness alike.
Ugadi is observed on Thursday, 19 March 2026, on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.