Ugadi 2003 Date — Wednesday, April 2, 2003
When is Ugadi in 2003? Ugadi 2003 falls on Wednesday, April 2, 2003.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Wed, 2 April 2003 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Wed, 2 April 2003 | |
| Ram Navami | Fri, 11 April 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Sat, 13 April 2002 |
| 2003 | Wed, 2 April 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 30 March 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2003
- Gudi Padwa 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Chaitra Navratri 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Ram Navami 2003 date — Fri, 11 April 2003
- Vishu 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Baisakhi 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Tamil Puthandu 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Holi 2003 date — Wed, 19 March 2003
- Hanuman Jayanti 2003 date — Wed, 16 April 2003
- Holika Dahan 2003 date — Tue, 18 March 2003
- Maha Shivaratri 2003 date — Sat, 1 March 2003
- Akshaya Tritiya 2003 date — Sun, 4 May 2003
- Buddha Purnima 2003 date — Fri, 16 May 2003
