Ugadi (also known as Yugadi) marks the beginning of the New Year for people in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The preparation of Ugadi Pachadi is a significant tradition where six different tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent) represent the mixture of different experiences in life. This symbolic dish reminds us that life is a mixture of different emotions and experiences, and we should be prepared to accept them all with equanimity.