Highlighting the rich Telugu culture, Sankranti celebrations have begun across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with ‘bhogi’ festivities. Villages and towns in both states are vibrant with traditional celebrations marking the harvest festival. The three-day celebrations started with ‘bhogi’, where old items like clothes and broomsticks are burnt to symbolize the ushering in of new things.
Sankranti or Makar Sankranti is a significant festival in Andhra Pradesh, signifying the end of the winter harvest season and the start of the next sowing season. Ministers, MPs, state legislators, and leaders from various political parties took part in ‘bhogi’ celebrations in different regions of the two states.
Various events were organized as part of the celebrations. For instance, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha participated in the ‘bhogi’ festival at her residence in Anakapalli, performing ‘gau puja’ with her family members. Additionally, cultural programs were held, adding to the festive spirit.
Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu also celebrated ‘bhogi’ with his family in Nellore, extending his greetings and wishes for happiness and prosperity to everyone. He emphasized the symbolic significance of the bonfires, encouraging a positive outlook by letting go of negativity. Festivities were also observed in residential areas in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, and other locations in both states.
