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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.
A N TA R V E D I FA I R
F E B R U A R Y
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
F E B R U A R Y—
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.
S R I R A M A N AVA M I
M A R C H—
A P R I L
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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
S E P T E M B E R—
O C T O B E R
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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.
V I N AYA K AC H AV I T I
A U G U S T—
S E P T E M B E R
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V I J AYA D A S H A M I( D U S S E R A )
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.
AT L A TA D D E
S E P T E M B E R—
O C T O B E R
S E P T E M B E R—
O C T O B E R
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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
S E P T E M B E R—
O C T O B E R
O C T O B E R
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.
D E E PAVA L I
O C T O B E R—
N O V E M B E R
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.
V I S A K A U T S AV
D E C E M B E R
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
K A R T I K AP O U R N A M I
N O V E M B E R—
D E C E M B E R
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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.
N A G U L A C H AV I T H I
D E C E M B E R—
J A N U A R Y
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