Practicing Success
Ugadi is celebrated in which of the following states ? |
Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Kerala |
Andhra Pradesh |
The correct answer is Option (2) - Andhra Pradesh Ugadi is primarily celebrated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, as well as by Kannadigas and Telugu-speaking communities across India. It marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar's new year and is observed with much enthusiasm and traditional fervor. The word "Ugadi" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Yuga" (age) and "Adi" (beginning), signifying the onset of a new era or cycle. The festival typically falls in the month of Chaitra, which usually corresponds to March or April in the Gregorian calendar. |