People in large numbers thronged temples in the district and offered special poojas. The devotees also took a holy dip in the River Godavari on the occasion.
Deputy Chief Minister N China Rajapppa participated in the Ugadi celebrations in Muramalla village in I Polavaram Mandal.
He felicitated 20 people with citation for rendering valuable services in respective fields.
Several cultural programmes, including Kuchipudi dancer and kavi sammelan, were organised on the occasion.