WISHING YOU A HAPPY UGADI (“Yugadi Habbada Shubhashaayaglu”)

 


This is how we people of India respect our Culture of festivities and traditions by greeting one another on grand festivals. Moving on to give the insights of Ugadi.

Ugaḍi endarenu (What is Ugadi)?

This auspicious day is the start of a New Year for the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka in India where people believe it is the first full moon of the spring marking the beginning of the lunar New Year and prosperity that usually falls in March or April. The term Ugadi is coined from the Sanskrit words stating “Yuga” as age and “adi” as the beginning. It is also believed that in spring, the sun shines brighter than usual and nature is seen regaining its life with new buds and fresh leaves after a long winter sleep. The outgrowth of a fresh new life is everywhere and that’s the reason why it is referred to as the birth of a new era.

At this festival, greetings are exchanged amongst people with the phrase “Yugadi Habbada Shubhaashayaglu” (Greetings for the festival of Yugadi) or Hosa Varshada  Shubhaashayaglu (Greeting for the new year).

Just like on other festivities, and like other preparations Ugadi has a set of unique preparations and cultures that are followed. The day is ascertained by drawing colourful patterns at the entrance called Rangoli and since Mango leaves are considered auspicious, they are used for the decorations on doors called Torana. During the festival, Pooja is done in a way where the idol of God would be washed with oil and decorated with jasmine flowers and clothes.

Flavour of Ugadi

Just like every other sweet delicacy prepared on festive occasions, “Pulihora” and “Bobbatlu” are the authentic dishes prepared in every house by women on this festival. Pachadi is the symbolic dish and one of the main rituals for the Ugadi Festival, believing the dish is not just sweet but a combining episode of sweet, sour, salty and bitter reminding people of the following year.          

Gleaming Trends for your Festive mood

Doubtlessly, we all want to look good at all our festive occasions amongst family, friends and ourselves. Buying new clothes to rejoice in festivities have become an important trend followed by generations. While men are traditionally dressed in a white or off-white linen shirt paired with a cotton lungi embellished with gold zari, women are magnificently appareled in the traditionalistic weaves rooted in heritage. Handcrafted sarees hued in rich colours such as pure Mysore Silk, Kanchipuram Silk, Uppada Silk, and Gadwal Silk are the most alluring weaves women opt to drape on this special occasion followed by half sarees, Lehenga choli, Indowestern dress, and so forth. This Ugadi get set to experience the joy of happiness and open the doors to a prosperous beginning with a key to your dream look with the latest trends as Fashion designers have refreshingly come up with a lot of fresh styles that will ensure you look at your festive side with gleaming eyes. Gracefully stun out with elegance by styling your traditional look with aesthetic temple jewellery and colourful bangles followed by a simple hair-do, while men can experiment their look with an extended waistcoat kurta and a casual indo-western sherwani for a perfect outfit on the go. Since this year is going to be one classical year with regards to festivities and fashion, one can always opt to look their best on every occasion. Whether you are the fervid lover of sarees or a dhoti, you can sport your ethnic look with ethnic trends.

Peerless collection of Samyakk

One nation and many festivals, that’s the beauty of our Indian Culture. Graciously celebrate the beginning of a new year with an exquisite collection of Samyakk’s traditional sarees, festive lehengas, designer salwar and kurtas for men to look the most outstanding on an occasion like never before. Surf through www.samyakk.com or drop by at our exclusive Samyakk store in Bangalore for eye-captivating outfits as your wait to look extraordinary is over. Samyakk’s grandeur festival collection is full of unique trends, colors, dazzling styles, and designs that can let you gaze right effortlessly. So, Hurry up and give an exploding traditional makeover to yourself as we at Samyakk have got you covered.

May the fruits of your happiness ripen this year and may success be all yours. Wish you a Prosperous Ugadi!




Written by,

Payal HS

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