Indian-Americans Celebrate Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Kashmiri New Year

Our Voice And Yours extended greetings for Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Kashmiri New Year, which coincide with the onset of spring. The festivals are observed by different communities across India and among the diaspora in the United States.

Ugadi is celebrated primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi New Year in Maharashtra. Kashmiri New Year, known as Navreh, is observed by Kashmiri Pandits.

The overlapping dates of these festivals this year prompted the joint message from Our Voice And Yours, a platform that covers issues relevant to the Indian American community.

The organization noted that the spring season symbolizes renewal and new beginnings, themes common to all three celebrations.