Ugadi 2006 Date — Thursday, March 30, 2006
When is Ugadi in 2006? Ugadi 2006 falls on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Thu, 30 March 2006 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, 30 March 2006 | |
| Ram Navami | Fri, 7 April 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Sat, 9 April 2005 |
| 2006 | Thu, 30 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Mon, 19 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 7 April 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 27 March 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2006
- Gudi Padwa 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Chaitra Navratri 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Ram Navami 2006 date — Fri, 7 April 2006
- Hanuman Jayanti 2006 date — Thu, 13 April 2006
- Holi 2006 date — Wed, 15 March 2006
- Vishu 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Baisakhi 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Tamil Puthandu 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Holika Dahan 2006 date — Tue, 14 March 2006
- Akshaya Tritiya 2006 date — Sun, 30 April 2006
- Maha Shivaratri 2006 date — Sun, 26 February 2006
- Buddha Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 13 May 2006
