KARIMNAGAR, MARCH 29, 2025: Ugadi, the Telugu New Year (Sri Vishwavasu nama samstravam), was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety at Government Degree College, Jammikunta in Karimnagar district on Saturday.
The term “Ugadi” is derived from the Sanskrit words “yuga” (age) and “adi” (beginning). It marks the beginning of a new age. The Ugadi pachchadi, a dish made with a mixture of six tastes – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, tangy and astringent – is traditionally prepared on this day. The students were also enlightened about the traditional dish of Bakshalu made with jaggery, wheat and red gram and other ingredients.
Principal B Ramesh conveyed his greetings to the faculty and students. He educated the students the significance of Ugadi and the cultural heritage of the Telugu people. Faculty members S.O. Kumar, Rajendram, Ganesh, Kiran Kumar, Madhavi, Umakiran, Mamatha, Anusha, Ravi, Sai, Thirupathi, Srilatha and students participated in these celebrations.
