Ugadi 2008 Date — Monday, April 7, 2008
When is Ugadi in 2008? Ugadi 2008 falls on Monday, April 7, 2008.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Mon, 7 April 2008 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Mon, 7 April 2008 | |
| Ram Navami | Mon, 14 April 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Mon, 19 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 7 April 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 27 March 2009 |
| 2010 | Tue, 16 March 2010 |
| 2011 | Mon, 4 April 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2008
- Gudi Padwa 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Chaitra Navratri 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Vishu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Baisakhi 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Tamil Puthandu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Ram Navami 2008 date — Mon, 14 April 2008
- Hanuman Jayanti 2008 date — Sun, 20 April 2008
- Holi 2008 date — Sat, 22 March 2008
- Holika Dahan 2008 date — Fri, 21 March 2008
- Akshaya Tritiya 2008 date — Thu, 8 May 2008
- Maha Shivaratri 2008 date — Thu, 6 March 2008
- Buddha Purnima 2008 date — Mon, 19 May 2008
