Bhogi 2025, celebrated on 13 January, marks the beginning of Pongal with rituals like Bhogi Mantalu, Bhogi Pallu, and vibrant rangoli competitions, symbolising new beginnings. This festival ...

Visakhapatnam: Bhogi has become the new casualty of modernisation, with traditional Telugu practices such as Bhogi Pallu and Bommala Koluvu turning rare in the city, while Bhogi Mantalu losing its ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Sankranthi, the harvest festival, is being celebrated in Hyderabad vivacity and will continue for the next three days.

Vijayawada/Visakhapatnam: Sankranti celebrations began on a grand note across the state with Bhogi observed as the first day of the festival on Wednesday. Bhogi Mantalu (bonfires) were lit to mark ...

Bommala Koluvu and Bhogi Pallu which are celebrated during Sankranti have also reduced. “We used to get up in the morning for any festival and draw rangolis in front of our houses; ...