Festival date and tithi

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029

युगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा

Hindu New Year for many regions. Start of Vikram Samvat new year.

At a glance

When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029?

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029 is on Thursday, 15 March 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Adhika Chaitra.

Also known as: Gudi Padwa 2029, Hindu New Year 2029.

Date
Thursday, 15 March 2029
Hindu date
Shukla Pratipada, Adhika Chaitra
Tithi checked at
Madhyahna (around solar noon)
Local timing
Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.

Why this date?

Falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Chaitra). This is the first day after the new moon following the Sun entering Meena (Pisces), marking the start of the Hindu lunar year in March-April.

For 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 15 March 2029, with Shukla Pratipada, Adhika Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Purva Bhadrapada

Dietary practice

Vegetarian food

Significance

Marks the beginning of new Vikram Samvat year. Day of Brahma's creation.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Ugadi Pachadi (six-taste dish)Panchanga ShravanamNew clothes

Observed in

MaharashtraKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelangana

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029?

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029 is on Thursday, 15 March 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Adhika Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2029?

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is observed on Shukla Pratipada, Adhika Chaitra. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2029 calendar date.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

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