Notable about the traditional foods served during the Ugadi festival is their symbolic significance and regional variety. Celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Ugadi marks the New Year in the Hindu calendar. Traditional dishes such as ugadi pachadi embody essential flavors: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, representing various life experiences. Other foods include pulihora and obattu, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the region. Ugadi meals symbolize the renewal of life and the hope for prosperity in the upcoming year.