What is Sankranti Telugu festival?

Makara Sankranti is a four-day festival that is extensively held in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Families join together to celebrate using traditional techniques and a lot of sweets. The first day is Bhoghi, the second is Makara Sankranti, the third is Kanuma, and the fourth is Mukkanuma.

What is Makar Sankranti called in Telugu?

It is known as Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Makara Sankranti in Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Magha Mela in parts of central and north India, as Makar Sankranti in the west, Makara Sankranti or Shankaranti in Kerala, and by other names.

How Andhra people celebrate Sankranthi?

Andhra Pradesh Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh for three days. Day 1 – Bhogi Panduga, when people throw away old items into the Bhogi (bonfire). Day 2 – Pedda Panduga, meaning ‘Big Festival,’ is celebrated with prayers, new clothes, and by inviting guests for feasts.

Why do we celebrate Sankranti festival?

The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in January every year and marks the first day of the sun’s transition into the sun sign Capricorn or Makara in Hindi. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God.

What is the history of Makar Sankranti?

History of Makar Sankranti The deity Sankranti, after whom the festival is named, is worshipped as a God. According to Hindu legend, Sankranti killed a demon named Sankarasur. The day following Makar Sankranti is called Karidin, which is also known as Kinkrant. On this day, the Devi slayed the demon Kinkarasur.

How is Sankranti celebrated in Telangana?

The celebrations kicked off with ‘Bhogi’ or burning of old and unwanted items like old clothes, mats and broom sticks in the belief that new things will usher into their lives. People in villages and towns began the day with ‘Bhogi’ and prayers. Women were seen playing and dancing around the fire.

What do we eat on Sankranti?

Here are 6 traditional Makar Sankranti foods that you must try this festive weekend.

  • Til Ladoo. Til ladoo is a sumptuous Sankranti staple.
  • Puran Poli.
  • Makara Chaula.
  • Khichdi.
  • Payesh.
  • Pinni.

What is the story of Makar Sankranti?

How is Sankranti celebrated in Hyderabad?

HYDERABAD: Makar Sankranti festivities began in Hyderabad on Friday with the first day celebrated as Bhogi. Denizens across the city created a bonfire with logs of wood and old belongings at dawn, followed by preparation of traditional sweetmeats at home. Bhogi also marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival.

What is Makar Sankranti called in Andhra Pradesh?

It is called Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh.

What we will do on Sankranti?

Worship the rising sun by offering water, flowers while chanting the Gayatri Mantra. Prepare special delicacies such as rice khichadi, til ke laddu, coconut chikki, ganee ki kheer etc. Encourage your children to make bright kites of different colours, sizes and shapes. Involve your children in flying kites.