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Ugadi Festival 2025 at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

“Ugadi” means – “Yuga” (age) and “Adi” (beginning) – “the beginning of new age”. Ugadi is celebrated as New Year by the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka in India. It is also known as Yugadi, Samvatsaradi Telugu and Kannada New Year.

In 2025 Ugadi falls on the date 30th of March on Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami. Here are the details regarding the Ugadi date, story, celebrations, Srisailam Temple Timings, and best accommodations.

The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across different states of India. Ugadi Pachadiis a special dish prepared for the occasion. The dish reminds people that the new year will not just consist of sweet experiences but a combination of sweet, sour, salty and bitter episodes.

Devotees prefer to visit Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple at the festival of Ugadi.


Ugadi at Srisailam Temple

 Ugadi Mahotsavam will be celebrated from 30th March to 3rd April.

Elaborate arrangements are coming their way in the Srisailam temple for Ugadi. Alankara Darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga will be allowed from the second day of Mahotsavam on 31st March. More than 5 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple for darshan.

Necessary arrangements are made & facilities will be provided for the padayatra devotees at the temple and in the Nallamala forest. During this day people undertake new ventures as this day is considered auspicious.


ugadi pachadi

Five-Day Celebration at Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple

A five-day celebration will take place at Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam from March 30, 2025, to April 3, 2025.

Day 1 – Ugadi (March 30, 2025)
The main festival day, marks the New Year in the Hindu Moon-related calendar. Rituals include Abhyangasnanam (ritual bathing), temple visits and feasting on Ugadi Pachadi, symbolizing the flavours of life.

Day 2 – Bali Padyami
Dedicated to Bali Chakravarthi, a mythical king. Devotees perform rituals to honour the balance of dharma.

Day 3 – Bhogi/Bhogimanta
A day to discard old items, symbolizing a fresh start. Bonfires are lit and people celebrate the renewal of life.

Day 4 – Kannuma
A day focusing on livestock worship, especially among agricultural communities, to seek prosperity and blessings for their cattle.

Day 5 – Mukkanuma
Celebrated with community gatherings, feasts and prayers for abundance, especially by farmers.

Each day carries unique cultural and spiritual significance, marking a time of renewal, prosperity and celebration.


Ugadi Mahotsav Srisailam Story

It is believed that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on the day of Ugadi. Thus to create the track of the time he created days, weeks, months and years.

Ugadi is the first day of the creation of the universe. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day as Yugaadikrit (creator of the Yugas). On this day Earth starts to recharge itself for the new beginning with the help of the Sun’s energy.


Ugadi Padyatra 2025 Dates

Ugadi is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra. It falls in March or April. In 2025 Ugadi falls on the date 30th of March on Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami.


Celebration of Ugadi Pachadi Mahotsav at Srisailam

The preparation for the celebrations starts in advance. The celebration spreads enthusiasm and cheerfulness. People wake up early, delicious dishes are prepared, gods and goddesses are given an oil bath, temples and home entrances are decorated with flowers and mango leaves, make colourful patterns called rangoli.

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Srisailam Darshan Tickets Price

On weekdays devotees can have free darshan and quick darshan. For quick darshan price is Rs. 500. The cost of the Srisailam Sparsh Darshan Ticket Price will be different.


Srisailam Temple Timings

The opening time of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Srisailam is at 6:00 AM and the closing time is 8:35 PM, In between this time the temple remains closed from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

DaysMorning timingsEvening timings
Monday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 2:00 PM5:00 PM to 8:35 PM

Srisailam Mallikarjuna Padyatra Route Map

This unique trek in South India is among the rarest, open only twice a year. Covering 42 kilometres, the route passes through the Nallamala Tiger Reserve, Starts from Venkatapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district and ends at Srisailam. Devotees prefer to do padayatra in Ugadi Mahotsav.


Stay Options Near Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam

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  • Sri Akkamahadevi Chaitanya Pitha
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  • Hotel Grand Akkamahadevi
  • Sri Guru Sadan
  • Srisaileswara AC Dormitory

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