Ugadi 2028 Date — Monday, March 27, 2028
When is Ugadi in 2028? Ugadi 2028 falls on Monday, March 27, 2028.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Ugadi 2027 date · Ugadi 2029 date
Ugadi 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:16 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:36 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:30 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:43 am – 05:30 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:49 am – 09:21 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Prathama |
| Nakshatra | Revati |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 27 March 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Ugadi 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Mon, 27 March 2028 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Mon, 27 March 2028 | |
| Ram Navami | Tue, 4 April 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Ugadi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mon, 27 March 2028 |
| 2029 | Ugadi 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2028
- Gudi Padwa 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Chaitra Navratri 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Ram Navami 2028 date — Tue, 4 April 2028
- Hanuman Jayanti 2028 date — Sun, 9 April 2028
- Holi 2028 date — Sat, 11 March 2028
- Vishu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Baisakhi 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Tamil Puthandu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Holika Dahan 2028 date — Fri, 10 March 2028
- Akshaya Tritiya 2028 date — Thu, 27 April 2028
- Maha Shivaratri 2028 date — Wed, 23 February 2028
- Buddha Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 8 May 2028
Ugadi 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Brahma Muhurat (oil bath) | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 04:43 am – 05:30 am | 12:01 pm – 12:51 pm | 07:49 am – 09:21 am | 06:16 am | 06:36 pm |
| Mumbai | 05:02 am – 05:49 am | 12:19 pm – 01:08 pm | 08:08 am – 09:40 am | 06:36 am | 06:51 pm |
| Bengaluru | 04:44 am – 05:31 am | 12:00 pm – 12:49 pm | 07:50 am – 09:21 am | 06:19 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 04:33 am – 05:21 am | 11:49 am – 12:38 pm | 07:39 am – 09:11 am | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 04:40 am – 05:27 am | 11:56 am – 12:45 pm | 07:46 am – 09:17 am | 06:14 am | 06:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 03:59 am – 04:46 am | 11:17 am – 12:06 pm | 07:05 am – 08:37 am | 05:33 am | 05:50 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 27 March 2028.
Ugadi rituals step by step
- Wake in Brahma Muhurat and take an oil bath (abhyanga snanam) before sunrise.
- Decorate the entrance with mango-leaf torans and rangoli (muggulu / rangoli).
- Prepare Ugadi Pachadi — neem flowers, jaggery, tamarind, raw mango, salt and chilli — for the six tastes of life, and offer it to the deity first.
- Listen to Panchanga Shravanam — the reading of the new year’s panchang — at home or at the temple.
What to do on Ugadi 2028
- Wear new clothes and visit a temple in the morning.
- Make Holige / Obbattu (Bobbatlu) and the Ugadi Pachadi for the family.
- Begin new ventures or accounts — Ugadi is the first day of the lunar new year in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
- Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Cheti Chand among Sindhis fall on or around the same day.
Ugadi 2028 FAQ
What time is Brahma Muhurat on Ugadi 2028 in Delhi?
Brahma Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 27 March 2028 is 04:43 am – 05:30 am (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
Why is Ugadi Pachadi eaten on Ugadi?
Ugadi Pachadi mixes six tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy and astringent — as a reminder to accept every experience of the coming year.
Is Ugadi the same as Gudi Padwa?
Both mark Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the lunar new year. Ugadi is the name in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka; Gudi Padwa is the Maharashtrian name.
