Hyderabad celebrated Telugu New Year Ugadi and GudiPadwa with traditional fervor and joy. People visited temples for special pujas, and almanac reading sessions were held. Ugadi pachhadi, a mixture symbolizing life’s different emotions, was distributed.
Cultural programs were organized in the evening, including a performance by the Marathi Dhol Tasha Group. A grand event took place at Shilparamam, Madhapur. Ugadi Pachhadi is not only a delicacy but also a health supplement, known for its cooling and cleansing properties.
Residents like Seema Pawar and Rishika Rao Reddy enjoyed the festivities with prayers for health and prosperity. The State government organized a traditional Ugadi celebration at Rabindra Bharathi, attended by Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao.
Rao expressed hopes for a prosperous year with good rains and happiness for farmers. Brahmashri Bachampally Santosh Kumar Sastry recited the Telugu Panchangam, explaining the year’s astrological details.
