The New Year’s Day Ugadi (Ugādi, Samvatsarādi, Yugadi) for Hindus of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states of India is on the 18 March 2018.  It is festively observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra. This typically falls in March or April of the Gregorian calendar.

Ugadi has been important and historic festival of the Hindus, with medieval texts and inscriptions recording major charitable donations to Hindu temples and community centers on this day.

The event organized by Ekta Mandir invites all for the Ugadi celebrations on Saturday March 17th 2018. The event is expected to have a series of programs on this special day.

The event is expected to start by 9:00 AM in the morning at Bharatiya Ekta Mandir, 2804 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017.

--By Kavita R