Festival Seva · 2026
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
उगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा
“Hindu New Year — a day to begin anew with blessings”
Significance of Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
Ugadi (also known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra) marks the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar — the beginning of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. The name Ugadi derives from the Sanskrit Yugadi, meaning "the beginning of a new age." According to the Brahma Purana, Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this day, making it one of the most auspicious new-year celebrations in the Hindu tradition.
Perform Ugadi / Gudi Padwa Gau Seva
Offerings are performed by verified kartas at our partner gaushala on your chosen day. All proceeds go directly to cow care.
रोटी अर्पण (Roti)
Roti — fresh bread for a fresh beginning
गुड़ अर्पण (Jaggery)
Jaggery — sweetness to start the Hindu New Year
पालक अर्पण (Palak)
Palak — green nourishment for an abundant year ahead
पूर्ण दिन भोजन (Full Day Bhojan)
Full Bhojan — complete blessings for the year ahead
How your seva is performed
1.Choose your seva
Pick an offering — roti, jaggery, palak, or full day bhojan — and set your sankalp.
2.Karta performs
A verified karta at our partner gaushala performs the seva on your chosen date.
3.Sankalp recited
Your name and sacred intention are recited aloud as part of the offering.
4.Photo proof sent
You receive photo confirmation of the seva — 100% of proceeds go to cow care.
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