Ugadi 2013 Date — Thursday, April 11, 2013
When is Ugadi in 2013? Ugadi 2013 falls on Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Thu, 11 April 2013 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, 11 April 2013 | |
| Ram Navami | Sat, 20 April 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Fri, 23 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Thu, 11 April 2013 |
| 2014 | Mon, 31 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Sat, 21 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 8 April 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2013
- Gudi Padwa 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Chaitra Navratri 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Vishu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Baisakhi 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Tamil Puthandu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Ram Navami 2013 date — Sat, 20 April 2013
- Holi 2013 date — Thu, 28 March 2013
- Hanuman Jayanti 2013 date — Thu, 25 April 2013
- Holika Dahan 2013 date — Wed, 27 March 2013
- Maha Shivaratri 2013 date — Sun, 10 March 2013
- Akshaya Tritiya 2013 date — Mon, 13 May 2013
- Buddha Purnima 2013 date — Sat, 25 May 2013
