Hyderabad: The crackling Bhogi mantalu before dawn on Monday officially marked the Sankranti festivities, though the festive mood set in on Friday with the closure of schools and officials.

Bhogi, a festival marking the beginning of the harvest season, is celebrated in Maharashtra a day before Makar Sankranti. This auspicious day holds immense cultural and spiritual significance ...

Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu as a four-day harvest festival that honors the Sun God and nature during Makar Sankranti. Bhogi (Day 1): People toss out and burn old household items ...

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married on December 4. The ceremony was held at the iconic Annapurna Studios in ...

However, the day before Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri in Punjab and other northern states and as Bhogi in Maharashtra and other southern states. This year, Makar Sankranti will have a ...

In Assam, it is known as Bihu and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Makar Sankranti is known as Bhogi. In Gujarat, the festival is known as Uttarayan. The basis of all of the festivals is the ...

It is known as Uttarayan in Makar Sankranti, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam and Bhogi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The date of Makar Sankranti is decided according to the Hindu solar ...

Meanwhile, a festive atmosphere prevailed across the state, beginning with Bhogi on Monday. Makara Sankranti marks the transition from winter to summer and signifies the Sun's journey toward the ...

Bhogi falls on January 13 each year and sets the stage for Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri, marking the arrival of longer days and agricultural abundance. Bhogi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and ...

The Three Days of Sankranti Sambaralu Sankranti celebrations span across three days, each marked by its own customs and rituals that reflect the diverse cultural practices of different regions. Day 1: ...

As the Makar Sankranti festival approaches, the police and environmental groups alike are urging the public to celebrate responsibly by using safe kite flying materials, ensuring a joyful and ...

where he extended Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma greetings to the people of the State. The Minister, along with party leaders, workers and NDA coalition members, participated in the festival on an ...