Ugadi 2042 Date — Saturday, March 22, 2042
When is Ugadi in 2042? Ugadi 2042 falls on Saturday, March 22, 2042.
Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ugadi 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Sat, 22 March 2042 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Sat, 22 March 2042 | |
| Ram Navami | Sat, 29 March 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Mon, 1 April 2041 |
| 2042 | Sat, 22 March 2042 |
| 2043 | Fri, 10 April 2043 |
| 2044 | Wed, 30 March 2044 |
| 2045 | Sun, 19 March 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2042
- Gudi Padwa 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Chaitra Navratri 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Ram Navami 2042 date — Sat, 29 March 2042
- Hanuman Jayanti 2042 date — Sat, 5 April 2042
- Holi 2042 date — Fri, 7 March 2042
- Holika Dahan 2042 date — Thu, 6 March 2042
- Vishu 2042 date — Mon, 14 April 2042
- Baisakhi 2042 date — Mon, 14 April 2042
- Tamil Puthandu 2042 date — Mon, 14 April 2042
- Akshaya Tritiya 2042 date — Tue, 22 April 2042
- Buddha Purnima 2042 date — Mon, 5 May 2042
- Thaipusam 2042 date — Tue, 4 February 2042
