GS paper 1
Topics covered: Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Context: The President of India extended greetings to the whole nation and Indians all across the world on the occasion of Ugadi
About Ugadi
- This festival marks the beginning of the traditional New Year in India.
- It is known by different names across the country:
- Andhra Pradesh, Karnatakaand Telangana: Ugadi or Yugadi.
- Maharashtra:Gudi Padwa
- Sindhis:Cheti Chand
- Kashmir: Navreh
- The first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar’s month of Chaitra is celebrated as Ugadi.
- According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Brahma started the creation of the universe on Ugadi.
- During this time, there is also a celebration of the nine forms of Durga (Chaitra Navami) in states such as Maharashtra.
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Prelims link
- What is Ugadi?
- When it is celebrated?
- Different names of Ugadi?
- Regions where Ugadi is celebrated?
Mains link
- ‘Festivals in India are intrinsically linked to the environment in which we live and inhabit’. Elaborate using suitable examples.
Source: PIB
