Hindu New Year Celebrations to Begin Across India on March 30, 2025

Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Cheti Chand mark the start of the luni-solar calendar year, with diverse rituals and cultural events planned nationwide.

The Hindu New Year on March 30, 2025, kicks off with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in southern states, and Cheti Chand for the Sindhi community.
Gudi Padwa traditions include hoisting Gudis, preparing festive foods like puran poli, and praying for prosperity and new beginnings.
Ugadi celebrations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka feature oil baths, decorating homes, and enjoying Ugadi pachadi, symbolizing life's varied experiences.
Cheti Chand honors the Sindhi patron saint Jhulelal, with events like Cheti Chand Jo Melo in Mumbai and ceremonial offerings to water bodies.
The festivities coincide with Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day spiritual observance of Devi Durga, culminating in Ram Navami on April 6, 2025.