They pray for their health, wealth and prosperity and success in business too. People perform the ritualistic worship to God invoking his blessings before they start off with the new year. This is a common sight in every household. People also splash fresh cow dung water on the ground in front of their house and draw colorful floral designs. As the legend goes Kartik exhorted people to tie green mango leaves to the doorway signifying a good crop and general well-being. It is said that Kartik (or Subramanya or Kumara Swamy) and Ganesha, the two sons of Lord Siva and Parvathi were very fond of mangoes. The significance of tying mango leaves relates to a legend. On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath after which they decorate the entrance of their houses with fresh mango leaves. It ushers in the new year, brings a rich bounce of flora and fills the hearts of people with joy and contentment With the coming of Ugadi, the naturally perfumed jasmines (mallepulu) spread a sweet fragrance which is perhaps unmatched by any other in nature's own creation! While large garlands of jasmine are offered to Gods in homes and temples, jasmine flowers woven in clusters adorn the braids of women. The vibrancy of life and verdent fields, meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity and well-being. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning.
The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots and leaves.
The great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from the sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month and new day. Ugadi indicates the onset of the best season.It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Masam (month). Ugadi or Yugadi means the beginning of a Telugu New Year.
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