subject: When Is Ugadi In 2013? [print this page] Ugadi, also referred to as Yugadi or Samvatsaradi, is a festival celebrated with great ardor and devotion by the people of South India as it marks the beginning of a New Year. The term Ugadi comes from the Sanskrit word Yuga Aadi - yuga meaning era and aadi meaning the beginning. Hence, we can say that in short, Ugadi means the beginning of a new age. This festival is mostly observed in the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. However, in Maharashtra, this festival is known as Gudi Pawda. Decorating ones home with fresh mango leaves, the symbol for well being and good harvest, and offering prayers to the Almighty for a wonderful year ahead are all significant parts of this festivity.
When is Ugadi in 2013?
It is on 11th April.
Popular Gifts for Ugadi
When the sweet fragrance of raw mangoes mixed with the healthy aroma of Neema fills the air, we know that the festival of Ugadi is here. Wearing new clothes, meeting up with family and friends and eating delicious food are integral parts of this joyous festival. A special dish known as Ugadi Pachchadi is prepared which is made with the combination of tamarind, raw mango, jaggery and neem flowers. Also like any other festivals, exchanging gifts is an important tradition of this joyous festival. Hence, make this festivity remarkable for your dear ones by sending gifts to India through GiftstoIndia24x7.com.
As surprising our loved ones with gifts at their door stop is a very popular trend in current times, you can do just that with the help of this online gifting portal. Since this site is well known for its excellent and on-time delivery, you just have to select the gift and sit back, GiftstoIndia24x7.com will do the rest for you. Thus, this site is very helpful for those who cannot be with their loved ones in India on this grand celebration. For the festival of Ugadi 2013, this portal brings you a varied collection of gifts. However, if you are searching for something more special then below are some popular gifts for Ugadi which your dear ones will be delighted to receive from you.
Sweets : Indian festivals and sweets are synonymous to each other. Keeping this in mind, GiftstoIndia24x7.com showcases a delicious variety of sweets which will definitely make this festival more sweeter for your loved ones. You can take your pick from Kaju suraj, motichoor ladoo, chocolate peda, kaju barfi, sohan papri, gulab jamun, etc. These are some popular Indian sweets which you can send as gifts to your dear ones in India. Moreover, you can also browse through the Sweets hamper section where you will come across a selection of sweets coupled with dry fruits or chocolates.
Dry Fruits : Apart from sweets, gifting loved ones dry fruits is also a very well known tradition in India. Moreover, these make perfect gifts for those who are watching their sugar level or do not have a sweet tooth. Raisins, cashews, pistas, dates. almonds are some variety of dry fruits you can choose from. Furthermore, all these are presented in beautifully decorated handmade trays and thalis which gives it a very festive appearance. Some of these also come coupled with chocolates and teddy as well.
Spiritual Gifts : Since the festival of Ugadi beings by offering prayers to the Almighty for a prosperous New Year ahead, spiritual items as gifts will be a wonderful idea. In the Spiritual gifts section of this site, you will come across a varied religious items such as devotional CDs & DVDs, shagun coins, spiritual accessories, hampers and so on. Furthermore, the shagun coins are made of genuine silver, hence, will be ideal gifts for this grand celebration.
Beside these, you can also surf through the gift hampers, chocolates, fruits and flowers, gift vouchers sections for more gift options. Moreover, if you want to gift an individual gift to your dear one then you can browse through the Gifts for him and Gift for her sections where each is filled with a range of stunning Ugadi gifts.
