Festival guide
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
युगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा
Hindu New Year for many regions. Start of Vikram Samvat new year.
At a glance
How is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa dated?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Gudi Padwa, Hindu New Year.
Yearly reference
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedUgadi / Gudi Padwa tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara BhadrapadaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Marks the beginning of new Vikram Samvat year. Day of Brahma's creation.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
How is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa dated?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.