Ugadi and Gudi Padwa signify the beginning of the Hindu New Year in different regions of India — a time of renewal, gratitude and celebration. Devotees clean and decorate their homes, prepare traditional dishes and raise the symbolic “Gudi” flag to invite prosperity. At the temple, special pujas mark the new beginning with prayers for health, harmony and success. It’s a joyful time to start the year with positive intentions and blessings from the divine.