Sankranti Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh: Uniting Culture and Community

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Sankranti, the harvest festival, with diverse cultural activities, emphasizing community unity, gratitude to nature, and deep-rooted traditions. State leaders, including Governor S Abdul Nazeer and political figures, extended their greetings. The festival marked by rituals, prayers, and festive activities, brings joy and prosperity to the region.

In a display of cultural unity, Andhra Pradesh relished vibrant Sankranti celebrations, a festival symbolizing the Sun's transition into Capricorn and marking the state's agrarian prosperity. Governor S Abdul Nazeer, along with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, extended heartfelt greetings to the populace.

COMMUNITY UNITY:

The leaders emphasized the festival's core values of unity, happiness, and gratitude to nature. From traditional Bhogi bonfires to offering prayers with families, the festival revives ancient customs and inclusiveness among communities.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:

Sankranti celebrations saw Andhra Pradesh immersed in vibrant activities, including kite flying, colourful rangoli, and temple visits. The event, signifying reverence and renewal, was epitomized at Tirumala, with devotees thronging the hill shrine to partake in spiritual festivities.

(With inputs from agencies.)