Question : The Festival of "Ugadi" is celebrated every year on the first day of the Hindu month ____.
Option 1: Chaitra
Option 2: Ashadha
Option 3: Jyestha
Option 4: Kartika
Correct Answer: Chaitra
Solution : The correct option is Chaitra .
For people living in southern India, which includes the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and portions of Maharashtra, Ugadi is New Year's Day. Ugadi is a significant, festive holiday that includes reading Panchangam (an almanack that foretells the events of the year), cooking special food and participating in several customary activities.