Yugadi is the first day of the month of Chaitra, which is celebrated in Bangalore as the beginning of a new year. It is the New Year day for the people of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. People in Bangalore celebrate this special occasion by wearing new clothes and performing different joyous activities. It is believed that on this auspicious day, world was created by Lord Brahma.
Chaitra or spring in India brings new life in plants.
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Aroma of the blossoming jasmine and mangoes fills the air at the time of Yugadi. Citizens of Bangalore prepare for Yugadi festivals from long time before the event.
Houses are cleaned, washed and decorated with flowers and mango leaves at the time of Yugadi in Bangalore. Special dishes are prepared on the occasion. 'Puran Poli' or sweet rotis are prepared in most of the houses on this day. People believe that the day of Yugadi brings all good things to their lives.
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