Sankranti: A Celebration of Abundance and Joy in Telangana

Sankranti, a three-day harvest festival, is celebrated across Telangana with fervor. Marked by bonfires, kite-flying, and communal feasts, it symbolizes renewal and prosperity. Leaders, including the Governor and Chief Minister, extend greetings, emphasizing the festival's cultural significance and state development goals in agriculture and other sectors.

The vibrant harvest festival of Sankranti commenced in Telangana on Wednesday, greeted by the ritualistic bonfires of Bhogi, a traditional start to the three-day celebration.

The occasion, honored under the banners of Bhogi, Makara Sankranti, and Kanuma in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, draws people into a joyous celebration of their rich agrarian roots.

Touted as a symbol of abundance and renewal, the festivities were marked by resonant community participation and cultural expressions, with state leaders urging people to sustain traditions and safety during the revelries while steering the state towards developmental aspirations.

(With inputs from agencies.)