Ugadi 2002 Date — Saturday, April 13, 2002
When is Ugadi in 2002? Ugadi 2002 falls on Saturday, April 13, 2002.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Sat, 13 April 2002 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Sat, 13 April 2002 | |
| Ram Navami | Sun, 21 April 2002 |
About Ugadi
Ugadi marks the traditional New Year for many Telugu and Kannada communities (closely related to Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra). It falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Homes are cleaned, torans are hung, and Ugadi pachadi — a mix of six tastes — is prepared to symbolize life’s varied experiences.
How to observe
Take an early bath, decorate the entrance, perform puja, and taste Ugadi pachadi. Many people read the year’s panchanga shravanam (almanac forecast) at temples. Confirm the local New Year greeting day with your community mandir.
Why we celebrate
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — Telugu/Kannada/Marathi New Year; creation began per tradition.
How it is celebrated
Ugadi pachadi (six tastes of life), gudi flag in Maharashtra, panchanga shravanam.
Puja timing
Morning puja after oil bath; listen to new year panchanga.
Foods & offerings
Ugadi pachadi, puran poli, bobbatlu, shrikhand.
Rituals
- Oil bath and new clothes.
- Taste pachadi reflecting life's flavors.
- Read panchanga for the year.
Ugadi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Mon, 26 March 2001 |
| 2002 | Sat, 13 April 2002 |
| 2003 | Wed, 2 April 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2002
- Gudi Padwa 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Chaitra Navratri 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Vishu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Baisakhi 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Tamil Puthandu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Ram Navami 2002 date — Sun, 21 April 2002
- Hanuman Jayanti 2002 date — Sat, 27 April 2002
- Holi 2002 date — Fri, 29 March 2002
- Holika Dahan 2002 date — Thu, 28 March 2002
- Maha Shivaratri 2002 date — Tue, 12 March 2002
- Akshaya Tritiya 2002 date — Wed, 15 May 2002
- Buddha Purnima 2002 date — Sun, 26 May 2002
