Ugadi Celebrations Held Grandly at Mahati

Ugadi celebrations were held grandly on Thursday at Mahati Auditorium in Tirupati under the joint auspices of TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and the Welfare Department.

On this occasion, TTD Panchanga Expert Vedantam Sri Vishnu Bhattacharyulu, delivered the Panchanga Sravanam. He explained that Panchangam involves understanding the five elements—Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (star), Yoga, and Karana. He stated that in ancient times, kings used to listen to the Panchangam daily and that doing so yields great spiritual merit. He emphasized that serving Lord Venkateswara with devotion brings all auspicious results and expressed hope that the country would achieve progress in all sectors. He also explained the yearly predictions for different zodiac signs. Later, he was honored with Srivari Prasadam and new clothes.

Subsequently, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, a Kavi Sammelan (poets’ meet) was conducted under the leadership of retired SV University professor Acharya Damodar Naidu.

Earlier, faculty and students of SV Music College presented Mangala Dhwani and prayers melodiously. Later, Vedic scholars conducted Veda Svasthi under the auspices of SV Higher Vedic Studies Institute. Ugadi Pachadi and prasadam were distributed to all attendees. The cultural programs आयोजित on the occasion were impressive.

DPP Secretary Sri Raghunath, Welfare Department Deputy EO Sri Anandaraju, other officials, staff, and members of the public participated in the event.