People in rural areas arranged the Bommala Koluvu (display of dolls) and offered Bhogi pallu (red dates) to children below the age of 5 years. Traditional Sankranti celebrations, supported by ...

Children are showered with blessings through the ritual of Bhogi Pallu in Telugu households, where a mixture of fruits, coins, and flowers is sprinkled over them to ward off the evil eye.

Homes are thoroughly cleaned, and beautiful decorations such as marigold garlands and mango leaves are used to bring positive energy. The Bhogi Pallu ritual is especially for children aged three ...