Saturday, April 5, 2008

Welcome Good Luck and Prosperity on This New Year

Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month.This day is called “Ugadi” in Andra Pradesh and Karnataka and “Gudi Padwa” in Maharashtra.


Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra,and is celebrated as New Years Day by Maharashtrian, Hindu, Konkanis. According to the 'Brahma Purana', it was on this day that Brahma created the world after the deluge and time came into existence from this day forth. Gudi Padwa is especially dedicated to the worship of Lord Brahma. Many legends go that this festival is observed as the victory over Bali. So the Brahmadhvaj is hoisted in every house as a symbol of victory. So is the Gudi. The “Gudis” are marked as a symbol of Victory of Maratha Force and this was led by the great hero Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “Gudis” are raised for fearing away the evil and welcoming good luck and prosperity.

Ugadi festival is mainly celebrated in deccan part of india. It is celebrated by telugu and kannada people. On this day a special dish "Ugadi Pachchadi" is prepared which is the mixture of 6 taste. This indicates that the life is full of Sorrow, Happiness and many more.

Wish your family, Friends and relatives on this auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi by sending free eGreetings, flash cards from allwonderscards.com to convey your best wishes.

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