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Ugadi Subhakankshalu, Happy Ugadi Gudi Padwa 2010 Wishes

Yugadi (Kannada: ಯುಗಾದಿ, Telugu: ఉగాది) from yuga + aadi, yuga means
era, aadi means start. The start of an era) is the New Year's Day for
the people of the Deccan region of India. While the people of
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh use the term Yugadi/Ugadhi for this
festival.

The people of Maharashtra term the same festival, observed on the same
day, Gudi Padwa. Sindhis, people from Sindh, celebrate the same day as
their New Year day Cheti Chand.[1]. Manipuris also celebrate their New
Year (Sajibu Cheiraoba) on the same day.

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