Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Thousands Gather for Yeti Pandaga on Penna Riverbanks
A big crowd gathered on the Penna riverbanks in Nellore for a special event called Yeti Pandaga.
People enjoyed cultural performances, especially a traditional puppet show called Tholu Bommallalata.
There were also models of old temples on display.
Women put special dolls called gobbemmalu into the river.
The minister and other important people were there too.
The police made sure everything was safe.
The event is part of the Sankranti festival celebration, which lasts four days in Nellore.
Thousands gathered for Yeti Pandaga on Penna riverbanks in Nellore.
Cultural performances, including Tholu Bommallalata, were a major attraction.
Ancient temple models were displayed, appreciated by the public.
Women immersed gobbemmalu in the river, with Minister Ponguru Narayana participating.
DSP Deeksha ensured security arrangements to prevent any incidents.
- Who
- Thousands of people from the erstwhile Nellore district, including Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana and his family, and Nellore city DSP Deeksha
- What
- Yeti Pandaga event with cultural and spiritual performances, including Tholu Bommallalata, and display of ancient temple models
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Penna riverbanks, Nellore
- Why
- To celebrate the Sankranti festival and showcase cultural heritage
- Event
- Yeti Pandaga
- Location
- Penna riverbanks, Nellore
- Date
- Saturday
- Attractions
- Tholu Bommallalata, ancient temple models
- Participants
- Thousands from erstwhile Nellore district
- Security
- DSP Deeksha monitored arrangements
- Minister
- Ponguru Narayana
- Collector
- Himanshu Shukla