Gudi Padwa / Ugadi 2027: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance

On Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Lord Brahma is believed to have created the universe. In Maharashtra a gudi (decorated pole) is raised; in the south, Ugadi pachadi of six tastes reminds us that life has every flavour.

Date: In 2027, Gudi Padwa / Ugadi falls on Wednesday, 7 April 2027. Exact muhurat times depend on your city.

1. Clean the house and decorate the door with mango leaves
2. Raise the gudi with silk cloth, neem, flowers and a copper pot
3. Eat neem with jaggery (or Ugadi pachadi)
4. Listen to the Panchang Shravan – the new year's forecast