Gudi Padwa & Ugadi Mantras — Hindu New Year Prayers
Gudi Padwa (गुड़ी पड़वा), known as Ugadi in the South, is the Hindu New Year (Hindu Nav Varsh), falling on the first day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha — the same day Brahma is said to have created the universe and the day Chaitra Navratri begins. Families raise the Gudi (a festive flag) for victory and prosperity. These are the mantras for the New Year.
Ganesh & Brahma Vandana
Begin the New Year with the Ganesh Mantra and a prayer to Brahma, the creator, on the day creation is said to have begun.
Gayatri Mantra — Light for the Year
Chant the Gayatri Mantra at sunrise on Gudi Padwa to invoke the light of wisdom and an auspicious start to the new year.
Durga Chalisa — Chaitra Navratri Begins
Gudi Padwa is the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Recite the Durga Chalisa to begin the nine days of the Mother's worship.
Ram & Vishnu Prayers
The Chaitra Navratri that begins on this day culminates in Ram Navami. Recite the Ram Chalisa and Vishnu Chalisa for a year of dharma and prosperity.