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Springtime festivities

It's time for festivals and welcome signs

BITTER SWEET Neem is used in Ugadi `pachchadi'

Spring heralds another New Year for many communities that celebrate festivals by the lunar calendar. Navroz has just gone by and

Ugadi and Tamil New Year are round the corner. Log on to the following sites and learn more about the festivals.

Ugadi

http://www.namasthenri.com/fairsandfestivals/ugadi.htm Spring is considered the first season of the year. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields, meadows full of colourful blossoms signify growth, prosperity and well being. Learn more about the traditions of the Telugu New Year on this page.

With information on Kavi Sammelans and predictions of the year, this site is an interesting place to understand the significance of the festival.

Yuga Adi

http://www.udupipages.com/home/festival/ugadi.html Do you know that the word `Ugadi' was derived from Yuga Adi which means the beginning of a new age? It is believed that Lord Brahma began his Creation this day.

Do you know what the Panchanga and the Chandra Darshana mean? This site talks about all these aspects of the festival.

Ugadi Recipes

http://www.indiatastes.com/festivals/ugadi/recipes.shtml No Indian festival is complete without an elaborate spread of dishes. For Ugadi, many special dishes are made and this site provides recipes for the famed Ugadi pachchadi and other delicacies.

Navroz

http://www.tourismofindia.com/exi/navroz.htm Navroz literally means "New Day" and marks the New Year for Parsis. One of the most colourful and vibrant festivals celebrated in India, it occurs on the day of the spring equinox. It is a day that celebrates friendship and harmony. To find out more about it visit this site.

Tamil New Year

http://www.chennaibest.com/discoverchennai/citylifestyle/feature14.asp The month of Chitthirai arrives and with it the Tamil New Year. Similar to Ugadi in terms of rituals, the Tamil New Year is also marked with panchangam, kolam and mangala pachchadi. To know more about the traditions associated with it, visit this page.

L. S. ROHIT

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