Ugadi 2004 Date — Sunday, March 21, 2004
When is Ugadi in 2004? Ugadi 2004 falls on Sunday, March 21, 2004.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Sun, 21 March 2004 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Sun, 21 March 2004 | |
| Ram Navami | Tue, 30 March 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Wed, 2 April 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 21 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 30 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Mon, 19 March 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2004
- Gudi Padwa 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Chaitra Navratri 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Ram Navami 2004 date — Tue, 30 March 2004
- Holi 2004 date — Sun, 7 March 2004
- Hanuman Jayanti 2004 date — Mon, 5 April 2004
- Holika Dahan 2004 date — Sat, 6 March 2004
- Vishu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Baisakhi 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Tamil Puthandu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Akshaya Tritiya 2004 date — Thu, 22 April 2004
- Buddha Purnima 2004 date — Tue, 4 May 2004
- Thaipusam 2004 date — Fri, 6 February 2004
