OF ANDHRA PRADESH

THEDIVERSE

FESTIVITIES

Makara Sankranti is a festival of harvest which celebrates the advent of prosperity and plenty. On this day, ‘Pongali’ (rice pudding with milk) is prepared and gifts are exchanged.

S A N K R A N T I

Apart from being

fun-loving in nature,

the people of Andhra

Pradesh are also a

beautiful blend of

cosmopolitan culture

and well-preserved

ancient tradition.

Therefore, festivals of

various communities,

cultures and origins are

celebrated here. Most of

these festivals are

organised by the

government of Andhra

Pradesh. Come, join us

in our celebrations.

J A N U A R Y

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The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyanam, a festival held in Antarvedi, is attended by thousands of pilgrims every year. A fair is also held where stalls selling sweets, bangles, clothes etc. are put up.

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Ratha Saptami is a festival that marks the birth of the Sun God. In Tirumala, it is celebrated with a procession, of the idols of Lord Malayappa Swamy and his consorts, through the streets.

R AT H A S A P TA M I

Kotappakonda comes alive on the

eve of Maha Shivaratri, as the

crowds occupy every inch of the

hill and celebrate with great

devotion and fervour. The giant

‘Prabhas’ procession is something

to behold.

K O TA P PA K O N D A FA I R

Mahasivaratri, literally ‘the night of

Shiva’ which is celebrated in

Srisailam and Kalahasti in a grand

way. During this festival, people

fast during the day, and celebrate

ceremonies at night.

M A H A S H I VA R AT R I

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M A R C H

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Ugadi is the New Year for the people of

Andhra Pradesh. On Ugadi, people

decorate their houses with fresh mango

leaves, and prepare the ceremonial

"Ugadi Pachchadi" dish.

U G A D I

It is the birthday of Lord Rama.

In Andhra Pradesh, especially in

Vontimitta and Kadapa where it

is celebrated in a grand way,

where small idols of Lord Rama

and Sita are worshipped in

households, before being taken

out on a procession in the

evening.

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The Pyditthallamma Utsavam is a cattle

trading festival that takes place in

Vizianagaram. Various small shops sell

food, sweets, handicrafts and curios.

Musicians and dancers come from all

over the country to perform.

P Y D I T T H A L L A M M A U T S AVA M

Ganga Jatara is the

annual folk festival of

Tirupati. It is a week-long

event, where devotees

offer food and sarees to

Gangamma, the Goddess

who protects Tirupati.

T I R U PAT I G A N G AJ ATA R A

M AY

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The birthday of Lord Krishna is

one of the greatest of all Hindu

festivals. The day is celebrated by

decorating one’s home, preparing

sweets and offering Lord Krishna

his favourite butter.

S R I K R I S H N AJ A N M A S T H A M I

The festival is mainly

clebrated in Kanipakam

in Andhra Pradesh with

great excitement. The

festival goes on from

seven to ten days. The

entire state is beautifully

decorated and lit.

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This is a traditional festival

celebrated on the third day of

Krishna Paksh of Aashvijam,

by married Hindu women,

where they fast for the health

and long life of their

husbands. Young, unmarried

girls spend the day singing

traditional songs.

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Dussera is one of the most important

festivals of India. Goddess Durga is

worshipped for the first 9 days of the

festival and the 10th day signifies

the goddess’ victory over Mahisasura

to help restore Dharma.

Rottela Panduga is a 3 day

festival held at the Bara

Shaheed Dargah in Nellore.

It is held in honour of the

12 martyrs whose remains

are buried in the compound.

R O T T E L A PA N D U G A

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Enjoy a colourful celebration of the

food and dance of the Rayalaseema

area of Andhra Pradesh. This

day-long affair is a must-try for

foodies and culture buffs alike.

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VA I K U N TA E K A D A S H I Deepavali, the festival of

lights, marks the victory

of good over evil. The

Goddess of wealth,

Lakshmi, is the main deity

worshipped. People

exchange gifts, decorate

their houses and light

lamps in celebration.

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The Visaka Utsav is a

celebration of the arts,

crafts and cuisine of

Visakhapatnam District. It

brings together

performers, craftsmen,

culinary artists and

connoisseurs from all over

the state.

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Kartik Purnima, or Diwali

of the Gods is celebrated

to mark the beginning of

the auspicious Kartika

month. Oil lamps with

365 wicks (signifying

every day of the year) are

lit in Shiva temples

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Vaikunta Ekadashi is considered an

auspicious day and this festival is

celebrated in all Vaishnavalayas, especially

in Tirupati. It is believed that those who die

on this day are freed from the rounds of

birth and death. Devotees fast the whole

day, observe vigil the whole night and do

'Japa' (meditation) and sing 'Hari Kirtan'

(devotional songs).

VA I K U N TA E K A D A S H I

Nagula Chavithi or festival of

Snakes is celebrated on the fourth

day after Deepavali in Andhra

Pradesh. On this day, women and

children feed milk to the snakes

on the hills.

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J A N U A R Y

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