2+ hour, 53+ min ago   (335+ words) Ministers Adluri Laxman Kumar and Dhanasari Seethakka have announced comprehensive arrangements to ensure that the anticipated 3 crore devotees attending the Sammakka-Saralamma Mahajatara, scheduled from 28th to 31st this month in Medaram, Tadwai mandal of Mulugu district, face no difficulties. Ministers Adluri Laxman…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (160+ words) The celebrations of Sankranti reached a fever pitch across Andhra Pradesh, commencing with the grand observance of Bhogi on Wednesday. The celebrations of Sankranti reached a fever pitch across Andhra Pradesh, commencing with the grand observance of Bhogi on Wednesday....

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (151+ words) Tirupati: Ahead of Sankranti festival, members of Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS) celebrated the festival here on Tuesday. The event started with Bhogi bonfires and series of events including Gangireddulu, Gobbemmalu, Basavannalu, Haridasulu, Cheruku Gadalu and Rangavallulu were organized. City MLA…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago   (343+ words) Tirumala: In yet another innovative move, the TTD has introduced QR code'based footwear management counters in Tirumala on the lines of luggage counters. The TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary inaugurated the newly established QR code based footwear counter on…...

6+ hour, 45+ min ago   (293+ words) Hyderabad: With an estimated three crore devotees expected to attend the Samakka Saralamma Jatara, scheduled to be held from January 28 to 31 at Medaram, the government on Tuesday directed officials... Hyderabad: With an estimated three crore devotees expected to attend the…...

6+ hour, 48+ min ago   (293+ words) Ahead of Bhogi, cow dung cakes are sold at a Rythu Bazaar in Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam: Oldlogs, discarded furniture parts and other leftover items find their place in "Bhogi mantalu" (bonfire) celebrated on the first-day of the Sankranti festivities. Offering old…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (815+ words) Inaugural ceremony conducted as per Agama Sastra Srisailam (Nandyal district): The seven-day Sankranti Brahmotsavams, observed with traditional Panchahnika Deeksha on the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti, commenced on Monday at the sacred Srisaila Kshetram The annual festival, held for universal…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (193+ words) Sankranti symbolises spirituality, culture, tradition'The Hans India Guntur: Chairman of Chalapathi Educational Institutions Dr YV Anjaneyulu said that the festival of Sankranti stands as a vibrant symbol of spirituality, culture and age-old traditions Pre-Sankranti celebrations were organised with great enthusiasm…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (493+ words) Bhogi 2026 ushers in Pongal festivities with bonfires, prayers and harvest traditions, celebrating gratitude, renewal and the promise of brighter days. Bhogi, the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, is being celebrated on January 13, 2026, across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (251+ words) Vijayawada: TTD Trust Board member G Bhanu Prakash Reddy alleged that YSRCP leaders are deliberately working with the sole agenda of tarnishing the image of Tirumala. He said the objections raised... Vijayawada: TTD Trust Board member G Bhanu Prakash Reddy…...