Ugaadi Festival

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Religious & SpiritualMauritius temples/nationwide
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageUgaadi's public holiday status in Mauritius
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MUR
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Ugaadi Festival in Mauritius temples/nationwide

Ugaadi, the Telugu New Year, is celebrated by Mauritius's Telugu community, descendants of nineteenth-century indentured labourers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with prayers, family rituals and cultural programming at temples across the island. It is a public holiday in Mauritius, with temples in areas including Triolet, Belle Mare and Curepipe hosting special pujas and the public reading of the Panchang, the Hindu astrological almanac for the coming year.

Among the many communities that trace their presence in Mauritius to nineteenth-century indentured labour migration from India, the island's Telugu community, descended from workers who arrived from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, maintains a distinct festival calendar rooted in South Indian tradition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Ugaadi's public holiday status in Mauritius reflects the formal recognition given to the island's Telugu community despite its comparatively smaller size within the broader Hindu population, part of Mauritius's wider practice of officially marking the New Year festivals of its constituent ethnic and religious groups rather than only its largest communities

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The mystery stays covered

The Panchanga Sravanam, the public reading of the Panchang almanac, gives the festival a distinctive, almost civic ritual at its centre: a shared moment where the community collectively hears the astrological forecast, auspicious dates and significant events for the year ahead, rather than each family consulting the calendar privately

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The city starts moving

Temples across multiple districts, including Triolet, Belle Mare and Curepipe, host their own celebrations, meaning the festival is genuinely dispersed across the island rather than centred on one flagship site

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Ugaadi marks the Telugu New Year

Water and renewal

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calculated according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar

The sacred route

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and is traditionally observed with family rituals symbolising renewal

The local code

Living ritual

including the preparation of specific dishes and prayers for prosperity and well-being in the year ahead

Tradition 5

Living ritual

In Mauritius

Tradition 6

Living ritual

the festival is maintained by the descendants of indentured labourers who arrived from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the nineteenth century

Tradition 7

Living ritual

and its continuation through community temples and organisations such as the Mauritius Telugu Maha Sabha reflects the broader pattern of Mauritius's Indian-origin communities preserving distinct regional and linguistic identities across generations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing suitable for temple visits; traditional or smart clothing is common among Telugu families attending community celebrations and puja ceremonies.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

MUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map20.16 S, 57.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Mauritius temples/nationwide, National, Mauritius

Nearest airportMRU — Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ugaadi Festival?

Ugaadi Festival is listed for Past edition: 19 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ugaadi Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mauritius temples/nationwide, Mauritius. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mauritius temples/nationwide, National, Mauritius

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmaurinet.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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