In Pics | How India celebrated Ugadi amid Covid-19

On April 13, India celebrated the first day of the Hindu calender, which is the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Different states celebrate it in different ways. People of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka celebrate it as Ugadi, Maharashtra and Goa celebrate it as Gudi Padwa. Here are some pictures from Ugadi celebrations.

Devotees visit the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temple on the occasion of 'Ugadi' festival or new year's day in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo

People shopped for flower garlands before ‘Ugadi’ in Bangalore. People's spirits were high despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, especially Bengaluru urban. Credit: AFP Photo

People shop for fruits and flower garlands on the eve of ‘Ugadi’ festival in Bengaluru. Credit: AFP Photo

People in a Kalaburagi supermarket buy fruits to celebrate Ugadi. Credit: DH Photo

Citizens buy flowers ahead of Ugadi festival at a wholesale market amid surge in coronavirus cases at Bengaluru city railway station. Credit: PTI Photo

Citizens buy dry fruits ahead of Ugadi festival at a wholesale market amid surge in coronavirus cases at Bengaluru city railway station. Credit: PTI Photo