Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Sankranti Celebrations Across Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, people celebrated Sankranti in different ways.
Siddhartha Academy in Vijayawada had a big cultural event with traditional performances, Rangoli, and kite-flying.
Another group, Bharata Yuvajana Sangham, organized traditional games like Kabaddi and running races to keep young people away from illegal activities.
Meanwhile, police in Eluru district raided places where illegal cockfights were happening and seized special knives used in the fights.
They also asked people to report any illegal activities by calling 112.
These events showed how Sankranti is celebrated with both cultural joy and efforts to keep the community safe.
Siddhartha Academy hosted a vibrant cultural event with traditional performances, Rangoli, and kite-flying to celebrate Sankranti.
Bharata Yuvajana Sangham organized traditional games and sports events to steer youth away from illegal activities during Sankranti.
Police in Eluru district razed cockfight grounds, seized 132 knives, and arrested one person involved in making the knives.
Authorities acted on orders from the AP High Court and the district superintendent of police to prevent illegal cockfights and gambling.
The public was urged to report any illegal cockfights or gambling activities by dialing 112.
- Who
- Siddhartha Academy, Bharata Yuvajana Sangham, Police in Eluru district
- What
- Cultural celebrations, traditional games, police raids on cockfight grounds
- When
- On Saturday (Siddhartha Academy), January 12 to 15 (Bharata Yuvajana Sangham), On Saturday (Police raids)
- Where
- Siddhartha Academy in Kanuru, Vijayawada; Penamakuru village, Thotlavalluru mandal, Krishna district; Pulla village and Old Ravicharla village, Eluru district
- Why
- To celebrate Sankranti, promote healthy recreation, prevent illegal activities
Traditional Celebrations
Preventing Illegal Activities
Cultural Events
Traditional Celebrations
Siddhartha Academy hosted a vibrant cultural event with traditional performances, Rangoli, and kite-flying to celebrate Sankranti.
Preventing Illegal Activities
Bharata Yuvajana Sangham organized traditional games to steer youth away from illegal activities during Sankranti.
Police Actions
Traditional Celebrations
Not mentioned in the context of cultural events.
Preventing Illegal Activities
Police in Eluru district razed cockfight grounds and seized knives to prevent illegal activities.
- Location 1
- Siddhartha Academy, Kanuru, Vijayawada
- Location 2
- Penamakuru village, Thotlavalluru mandal, Krishna district
- Location 3
- Pulla village and Old Ravicharla village, Eluru district
- Event 1
- Sankranthi Sambaralu 2026
- Event 2
- Traditional games and sports events
- Event 3
- Police raids on cockfight grounds
- Key Activities 1
- Bhogi Mantalu, Rangoli, kite-flying, traditional performances
- Key Activities 2
- Kabaddi matches, children's events, Rangoli competition
- Key Activities 3
- Seizure of 132 knives, arrest of one person
- Authorities Involved 1
- Siddhartha Academy leadership
- Authorities Involved 2
- Bharata Yuvajana Sangham
- Authorities Involved 3
- Police in Eluru district
- Reporting Mechanism
- Dial 112 to report illegal activities
Sources
Police Destroy Grounds Prepared for Rooster Fights, Seize Knives
Sankranti Games To Steer Youth Away From Illegal Activities
Siddhartha Academy transforms into cultural village
Sankranti Cockfights in AP: Rooster Training, Kukkuta Sastra Beliefs and the Gambling Boom
Elaborate Arrangements for Sankranthi Cockfight in Andhra
Toll Gates Lifted as Sankranti Traffic Builds Up at Kalaparru Plaza
