Celebrate in Style in 2023 : Discover the Stunning Facts and Traditions behind the Ugadi Festival

Are you busy with the preparations for Ugadi? New clothes. Delicious delicacies. Sprucing up homes. The preparations to celebrate seem never-ending, isn’t it? But have you ever thought about the real meaning of everything we do on Ugadi?

Is Ugadi just a tradition or is there science encrypted in the scripts of this beautiful festival?

Well, our ‘simple living, high thinking’ sages, knew science better than anyone else. This 6^th of April, don’t just celebrate the beginning of a new year but celebrate the wisdom and the brilliance of our ancestors. Because you will be stunned to know the actual facts about celebrating Ugadi.

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Surprising facts about Ugadi

The word Ugadi signifies a new beginning in Sanskrit. A new beginning because it marks the first day of waxing of the moon. It is the start of spring season; it symbolizes new growth.

Even nature signifies the commencement of a new time. The Sunrise on the day of Ugadi is the beginning of New Year. It’s because the earth completes one revolution around the sun on this day.

This is what we celebrate on Ugadi day. But what about the customs we follow on this day, you may ask? This festival starts with waking up before Sunrise and taking a head bath with Castor oil. Do you know the reason behind it?

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Ugadi – The scientific explanation

On this day the Northern hemisphere receives the highest heat of the Sun. So, it becomes inconvenient for us to adapt to this scorching temperature and hence the tradition of head bath with Castor oil. Castor oil is the best coolant that soothes the heat and keeps us cool even on the hottest day of the year.

Head bath is then followed by decorating the entrance with fresh mango leaves. You ask why? The fresh leaves at the door entrance of our homes. This allowa a fresh breeze to come inside the house. It brings peace and calmness to the family.

Ugad special dishes

What about preparing the auspicious Ugadi bevu bella mixture? Here is the scientific reason that’s served on your plate, on Ugadi. Ugadi Bevu bella mixture has six different tastes. Each ingredient not only has a different taste but also different significance.

• Jaggery – Sweet
• Tamarind – Sour
• Chilli – hot andspicy
• Salt – salty
• Mango – tangy
• Neem – bitter

These six tastes reflect the various emotions of life, such as happiness, disgust, bitterness, surprise, anger and fear respectively.

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Here are the scientific explanations for these ingredients:

• Jaggery detoxifies the liver and flushes out harmful toxins from the body. It also helps in preventing the free radical damage and increases the immunity against infections.
• Tamarind boosts digestion and eases stomach discomfort. It is very effective in reducing inflammation, improving skin condition and controlling cholesterol.
• Raw mango is an amazing cure for acidity and chest burn. It increases the secretion of bile and cleans the intestine of bacterial infections.
• Green chillies have wonderful antibacterial properties.
• Neem, known as the ‘Pharmacy of Village’, is loaded with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-toxin properties. 

Conclusion

So, with the new leaves, new buds, fresh breeze and bright sunlight, embrace the spirit of Ugadi. Make meaningful resolutions. Start a new life and share these amazing facts with your friends and family.

Wishing you a happy, bright and prosperous Ugadi !