Chaitra Sukladi is the traditional Hindi New Year, based on the Vikram Samvant Hindu Lunar calendar, which is followed in Northern parts of India. This ‘Ugadi’ (or ‘New Age’) celebration takes place on April 8, in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This special day marks an opportunity for new beginnings, and is also believed to be the day that the Universe was created by Lord Brahma.
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