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Happy Ugadi /Yugadi 2015

19 Mar

 Happy Ugadi /Yugadi


Happy Ugadi to all the readers. May the Lord bless you and your family with good health and prosperity all through this new year, “Manmatha” Samvatsara.

    This year Ugadi is celebrated on 21 March 2015.

                     Ugadi/Yugadi (Kannada: ಯುಗಾದಿ)
 
The word Yugadi canbe explained as; ‘Yuga’ is the word for ‘epoch’ or ‘era’, and ‘aadi’ stands for ‘the beginning’. Yugadi specifically refers to the start of the age we are living in now, Kali Yuga. Kali Yuga started the moment when Lord Krishna left the world. Maharishi Vedavyasa describes this event with the words “Yesmin Krishno divamvyataha, Tasmateeva pratipannam Kaliyugam”.Kali Yuga began on Feb 17/18 mid-night 3102 BC.
 
Indian calendar reckons dates based on the Shalivahana era (Shalivahana Shaka), which begins its count from the supposed date of the founding of the Empire by the legendary hero Shalivahana. The Satavahana king Shalivahana (also identified as Gautamiputra Satakarni) is credited with the initiation of this era known as Shalivahana. The Salivahana era begins its count of years from the year corresponding to 78 AD of the Gregorian calendar. Thus, the year 2000 AD corresponds to the year 1922 of the Salivahana Era.
 
In the terminology used by this lunar calendar (also each year is identified as per Indian Calendar) Yugadi falls on “Chaitra Shuda Paadyami” or the first day of the bright half of the Indian month of Chaitra. This generally falls in the months of March or April of the Gregorian calendar. In 2015, Ugadi falls on 21 March 2015.Lunar calendars have a sixty year cycle (Samvatsaras) and starts the new year on Yugadi i.e., on “ChaitraSudhdha Paadyami”. After the completion of sixty years, the calendar starts anew with the first year.This year it is “Manmatha” Samvatsara.
 
Yugadi (start of New Year) is based on Bhāskara II lunar calculations in 12th century. It starts on the first new moon after Sun crosses equator from south to north on Spring Equinox. However, people celebrate Yugadi on the next morning as Indian day starts from sun rise.
 
The Karnataka people celebrate the festival with great fanfare; gatherings of the extended family and a sumptuous feast is ‘de rigueur’. The day, however, begins with ritual showers (oil bath) followed by prayers, and then the eating of a specific mixture Bevu-Bella( ಬೇವು-ಬೆಲ್ಲ) – Neem & Jaggery  which symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise) which should be accepted together and with equanimity.
 
Special dishes
In Karnataka a special dish called Obbattu or Holige, is prepared on this occasion. It consists of a filling (Bengal gram and jaggery/sugar boiled and made in to a paste) stuffed in a flat roti like bread. It is usually eaten hot/cold with ghee or milk topping or coconut milk at some places of Karnataka.
 
Recitation / Reading of Almanac
 
Later, people traditionally gather to listen to the recitation of the religious Panchanga (almanac) of the New Year, and the general forecast of the year to come. This is called the ‘Panchanga Shravana’, an informal social function where an elderly and respected person refers to the new almanac and makes a general benediction to all present.
 
Festival Wishes
 
When you meet any people and want to wish them for New Year, you say In Kannada, “Yugadi Habbada ShubhashayagaLu” (Greetings for the festival of Yugadi) or “Hosa varshada shubhashayagaLu” (Greetings on the new year).
 
 

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March Panchanga

4 Mar

March 2015 – Monthly Panchanga

Jaya / Manmatha Samvatsara –Uttarayana

Shishir / Vasantha Ritu – Phalguna / Chaitra Masa

Important events for the month of March are appended below for information and guidance.

02 Mar 2015 – Monday

  • Somapradhosha
  • ಸೋಮಪ್ರದೋಷ

05 Mar 2015 -Thursday

  • Full Moon
  • ಹುಣ್ಣಿಮೆ
  • Holi Habba
  • ಹೋಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬ
  • Satyanarayana Pooja
  • ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜೆ

08 Mar 2015 – Sunday

  • Mercury enters Aquarius. Mercury is good in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11 from natal Moon
  • ಧನಿ ೩ ಕುಂಭೇ ಬುಧ

09 Mar 2015 – Monday

  • Sankasta Chaturthi
  • ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ

12 Mar 2015 – Thursday

  • Venus enters Aries. Venus is good in all places except 6 &10 from natal Moon.
  • ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ ೧ ಮೇಷೆ ಶುಕ್ರ

14 Mar 2015 – Saturday

  • Saturn turns Retrograde
  • ಶನಿ ವಕ್ರಾರಂಭ

15 Mar 2015 – Sunday

  • Sun enters Pisces. Sun is good in 3,6,10 & 11 from natal Moon.
  • ಫೂಭಾ ೪ ಮೀನೇ ರವಿ
  • Meena Sankramana
  • ಮೀನ ಸಂಕ್ರಮಣ

18 Mar 2015 – Wednesday

  • Pradhosha
  • ಪ್ರದೋಷ

20 Mar 2015 – Friday

  • New Moon
  • ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ

21 Mar 2015 – Saturday

  • Ugadi Festival
  • ಯುಗಾದಿ ಹಬ್ಬ
  • Commencement of Lunar New Year – Manmatha Samvatsara
  • ಚಾಂದ್ರ ವತ್ಸರಾರಂಬ – ಮನ್ಮಥ ಸಂವತ್ಸರ

23 Mar 2015 – Monday

  • Mars enters Aries. Mars is good in 3, 6 and 11 from natal Moon.
  • ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ ೧ ಮೇಷೆ ಕುಜ

27 Mar 2015 – Friday

  • Mercury enters Pisces. Mercury is good in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11 from natal Moon
  • ಫೂಭಾ ೪ ಮೀನೇ ಬುಧ

28 Mar 2015 – Saturday

  • Sri Ramanavami
  • ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮನವಮಿ
  • Sri Kuruba Jayanthi
  • ಶ್ರೀ ಕುರುಬಜಯಂತಿ

30 Mar 2015 – Monday

  • Shukra Jayanthi
  • ಶುಕ್ರಜಯಂತಿ

Disclaimer: This Almanac is published as an advisory only. Individuals are requested to use their discretion and consequently  the author is not responsible for any damage / loss suffered by them.

 

 

February Panchanga

29 Jan

February 2015 – Monthly Panchanga
Jaya Samvatsara –Uttarayana
Shishir Ritu –Magha / Phalguna Masa

Important events for the month of February are appended below for information and guidance.
01 Feb 2015 -Sunday
 Pradhosha
 ಪ್ರದೋಷ
03 Feb 2015 – Tuesday
 Full Moon
 ಹುಣ್ಣಿಮೆ
 Satyanarayana Pooja
 ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜೆ
07 Feb 2015 -Saturday
 Sankasta Chaturthi
 ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ
12 Feb 2015 – Thursday
 Mars enters Pisces. Mars is good in 3, 6 & 11 from natal Moon.
 ಪೂಭಾ ೪ ಮೀನೇ ಕುಜ
 Mercury turns Direct
 ಬುಧ ವಕ್ರತ್ಯಾಗ
13 Feb 2015 – Friday
 Sun enters Aquarius. Sun is good in 3,6,10 & 11 from natal Moon.
 ಧನಿ ೩ ಕುಂಭೇ ರವಿ
 Kumbha Sankramana
 ಕುಂಭ ಸಂಕ್ರಮಣ
15 Feb 2015 – Sunday
 Venus enters Pisces. Venus is good in all places except 6 &10 from natal Moon.
 ಪೂಭಾ ೪ ಮೀನೇ ಶುಕ್ರ
16 Feb 2015 – Monday
 Somapradhosha
 ಸೋಮಪ್ರದೋಷ

17 Feb 2015 – Tuesday
 Mahashivaratri
 ಮಹಾಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿ
18 Feb 2015 – Wednesday
 New Moon
 ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ

Disclaimer: This Almanac is published as an advisory only. Individuals are requested to use their discretion and consequently  the author is not responsible for any damage / loss suffered by them.

January Panchanga

29 Dec

January 2015 – Monthly Panchanga

Jaya Samvatsara –Dakshinayana / Uttarayana

Hemantha / Shishir Ritu – Pushya /Magha Masa

 

Important events for the month of January are appended below for information and guidance.

01 Jan 2015 – Thursday

  • Mercury enters Capricorn. Mercury is good in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11 from natal Moon
  • ಉಷಾ ೨ ಮಕರೇ ಬುಧ
  • Vaikunta Ekadashi
  • ವೈಕುಂಠ ಎಕಾದಶೀ

02 Jan 2015 -Friday

  • Maha Pradhosha
  • ಮಹಾ ಪ್ರದೋಷ

04 Jan 2015 – Sunday

  • Satyanarayana Pooja
  • ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜೆ
  • Mars enters Aquarius. Mars is good in 3, 6 & 11 from natal Moon.
  • ಧನಿ ೩ ಕುಂಭೇ ಕುಜ

05 Jan 2015 – Monday

  • Full Moon
  • ಹುಣ್ಣಿಮೆ

08 Jan 2015 -Thursday

  • Sankasta Chaturthi
  • ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ

10 Jan 2015 – Saturday

  • Thyagaraja Aradhana
  • ತ್ಯಾಗರಾಜ ಅರಾಧನೆ

14 Jan 2015 – Wednesday

  • Sun enters Capricorn. Sun is good in 3,6,10 & 11 from natal Moon.
  • ಉಷಾ ೨ ಮಕರೆ ರವಿ
  • Makara Sankramana
  • ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಮಣ
  • Bhogi Festival
  • ಭೋಗೀ ಹಬ್ಬ
  • Dhanurmasa Pooja ends
  • ಧನುರ್ಮಾಸ ಪೂಜಾ ಸಮಾಪ್ತಿ

15 Jan 2015 – Thursday

  • Uttarayana Punyakala begins
  • ಉತ್ತರಾಯಣ ಪುಣ್ಯಕಾಲ ಆರಂಭ
  • Sankranthi Festival
  • ಸಂಕ್ರಾತಿ ಹಬ್ಬ

18 Jan 2015 – Sunday

  • Pradhosha
  • ಪ್ರದೋಷ

20 Jan 2015 – Tuesday

  • New Moon
  • ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ

21 Jan 2015 – Wednesday

  • Mercury turns Retrograde
  • ಬುಧ ವಕ್ರಾರಂಬ

22 Jan 2015 – Thursday

  • Venus enters Aquarius. Venus is good in all places except 6 &10 from natal Moon.
  • ಧನಿ ೩ ಕುಂಭೇ ಶುಕ್ರ

25 Jan 2015 – Sunday

  • Kumara Shasti
  • ಕುಮಾರ ಷಷ್ಟೀ

26 Jan 2015 – Monday

  • Ratha Sapthami
  • ರಥ ಸಪ್ತಮೀ
  • Surya Jayanthi
  • ಸೂರ್ಯ ಜಯಂತಿ

 

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December Panchanga

30 Nov

December 2014 – Monthly Panchanga

Jaya Samvatsara –Dakshinayana

Hemantha Ritu – Margashira / Pushya Masa

 

Important events for the month of December are appended below for information and guidance.

02 Dec 2014 – Tuesday

  • Sri Geeta Jayanthi
  • ಶ್ರೀ ಗೀತಾ ಜಯಂತಿ

04 Dec 2014 Thursday

  • Pradhosha
  • ಪ್ರದೋಷ

05 Dec 2014 – Friday

  • Venus enters Sagittarius. Venus is good in all places except 6 &10 from natal Moon.
  • ಮೂಲಾ ೧ ಧನುಷಿ ಶುಕ್ರ
  • Satyanarayana Pooja
  • ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜೆ
  • Dattatreya Jayanthi
  • ದತ್ತಾತ್ರೇಯ ಜಯಂತಿ

06 Dec 2014 – Saturday

  • Full Moon
  • ಹುಣ್ಣಿಮೆ

09 Dec 2014 – Tuesday

  • Sankasta Chaturthi
  • ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ
  • Jupiter turns Retrograde
  • ಗುರು ವಕ್ರಾರಂಬ

13 Dec 2014 –Saturday

  • Mercury enters Sagittarius. Mercury is good in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11 from natal Moon
  • ಮೂಲಾ ೧ ಧನುಷಿ ಬುಧ

16 Dec 2014 –Tuesday

  • Sun enters Sagittarius. Sun is good in 3,6,10 & 11 from natal Moon.
  • ಮೂಲಾ ೧ ಧನುಷಿ ರವಿ
  • Dhanu Sankramana
  • ಧನುರ್ ಸಂಕ್ರಮಣ
  • Dhanurmasa Pooja Commences
  • ಧನುರ್ಮಾಸ ಪೂಜಾರಂಭ

19 Dec 2014 – Friday

  • Maha Pradhosha
  • ಮಹಾ ಪ್ರದೋಷ

21 Dec 2014 – Sunday

  • Ketu Jayanthi
  • ಕೇತು ಜಯಂತಿ

22 Dec 2014 – Monday

  • New Moon
  • ಅಮಾವಾಸ್ಯೆ

29 Dec 2014 – Monday

  • Venus enters Capricorn. Venus is good in all places except 6 &10 from natal Moon.
  • ಉಷಾ ೨ ಮಕರೆ ಶುಕ್ರ

 

 
Disclaimer: This Almanac is published as an advisory only. Individuals are requested to use their discretion and consequently the author is not responsible for any damage / loss suffered by them.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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