The rest of the world may celebrate new year on January 1, but for many Indian communities that go by the hindu calendar, the new year is associated with spring and harvesting, Ugadi being the day Kannadigas usher in the new.

DNA's Anantha Subramanyam K, Veeramani A and Bhavathi HG find out how.

New blooms for a new year, Cubbon Park

This is the time of the year when not just humans but even nature celebrates with a renewal of life and colour. As fresh blooms (in the photograph) at Cubbon Park proclaim, it really is the season to be merry.