CM prays for prosperity and well-being of people on the occasion of Ugadi
The Hindu
CM Naidu prays for prosperity and celebrates Telugu culture and traditions on Ugadi festival in Vijayawada.
Praying that the Parabhava NamaSamvatsaram should bring prosperity and wellbeing to the people, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the Ugadi festival reflects the State’s rich culture and traditions and hoped it would herald all good things.
Participating in the Telugu new year celebrations at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Thursday (March 19, 2026), Mr. Naidu said the Ugadi Pachadi symbolises different stages and experiences in one’s life and that life was all about balancing those things.
He observed that life was a blend of joy and happiness and sorrows and hardships which everyone has to go through.
The CM said this year 38 people were selected for the Kala Ratna awards and 122 for the Ugadi Puraskars and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
He stated that the Telugu culture was unique and its festivals diverse and all of them signify the worship of the almighty and nature together.
Mr. Naidu said he had the honour of organising the GodavariPushkarams for the third time and that the government was geared up for the Krishna Pushkarams.

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