Context: Celebrations of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi mark the traditional New Year across several Indian states.
About Gudi Padwa / Ugadi:
- Celebrated on the first day of Hindu month of Chaitra (lunisolar calendar).
- Marks the beginning of the New Year in various regions of India.
- Gudi Padwa: Celebrated in Maharashtra & Goa.
- Ugadi: Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Karnataka (Yugadi).
- Associated with spring season and agricultural cycle.
- The Shalivahana era began in 78 CE to commemorate the victory of Gautamiputra Satakarni over the Saka invaders, marking a new era of indigenous sovereignty that defined these regional New Year calendars.
Indian Regional New Years:Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra, Goa), Ugadi (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka), Vishu (Kerala), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Baisakhi (Punjab), Pohela Boishakh (West Bengal), Bohag Bihu (Assam), Cheti Chand (Sindhi community), Sajibu Nongma Panba (Manipur), Navreh (Kashmir)
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