Bhogi Marks Start of Sankranti Festival with Traditional Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The three-day harvest festival Sankranti began on January 14 with Bhogi celebrations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Traditional bonfires were lit in temples, villages, and towns symbolizing renewal and the discarding of old items. Devotees thronged temples like Tirumala and Simhachalam, while cultural events such as 'Bommala Koluvu' and Haridasu devotional singing were held. Leaders from both states extended greetings, emphasizing the festival's cultural and agrarian significance amid concerns over fading traditions like Haridasu.