Ugadi, a festival centered around new beginnings and fresh starts, is often preceded by a week of preparation including cleaning the home, buying new clothes, and gathering necessary items. On the day of the festival, people dress in their favorite attire, greet others, and take part in various festivities such as offering prayers, creating rangoli patterns, and enjoying traditional Ugadi dishes. One popular dish, Ugadi pachadi, combines jaggery, neem flowers, mango pieces, and tamarind to create a unique blend of sour, sweet, and bitter flavors that symbolize the diverse experiences of life. While the Hindu new year is celebrated throughout India with different names like Vaisakhi and Gudi Padwa, the underlying messages of hope, growth, and love remain the same across all regions.