The Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' was celebrated today all the over East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh with traditional gaiety and religious fervour.
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.
