---
title: "Ugadi (Yugadi) — New Year Festival"
sanskrit_name: "युगादिः (संवत्सरादि)"
tithi: "Chaitra Shukla Pratipada"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/ugadi"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/ugadi)"
---

# Ugadi (Yugadi) — New Year Festival (युगादिः (संवत्सरादि))

> Ugadi (derived from Yuga-Adi, 'beginning of a new era') is the New Year festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marking Lord Brahma's creation of the universe.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
- **Season**: Vasant (Spring)

## Spiritual Significance
Ugadi (derived from Yuga-Adi, 'beginning of a new era') is the New Year festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marking Lord Brahma's creation of the universe.