Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Celebrates Bhogi with Festivities and Balloon Rides
In Hyderabad, people are celebrating the Bhogi festival with hot air balloon rides near the old Qutub Shahi Tombs in Golconda.
The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation organized this fun event, and tickets for the balloon rides sold out very quickly because so many people wanted to join.
The rides will continue until January 18, giving everyone a chance to see the beautiful heritage area from above.
In Guntur, the All-India DWCRA Bazaar at the SARAS Mela grounds was full of festive activities like Bhogi bonfires, sugarcane stacks, and cultural performances.
There was also a special training session for self-help group members about government loan schemes.
In Jaipur, people celebrated Makar Sankranti with kite flying, holy dips, and temple visits.
The cast of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' was also there to shoot a kite-flying sequence.
It's a great way to enjoy the festival and see the city from a new perspective!
Hyderabad's Bhogi festival celebrations include hot air balloon rides near Qutub Shahi Tombs in Golconda, organized by the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC).
Tickets for the balloon rides sold out within minutes of release, indicating high public interest, and the rides will continue until January 18.
In Guntur, the All-India DWCRA Bazaar at the SARAS Mela grounds featured Bhogi bonfires, cultural performances, and a training session for self-help group members on government loan schemes.
Hyderabad residents celebrated Bhogi with kite flying, drawing colourful rangolis, and preparing traditional food and snacks.
In Jaipur, Makar Sankranti was celebrated with kite flying, holy dips, temple visits, and a kite-flying sequence shoot by the cast of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad, Guntur, Jaipur, Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC)
- What
- Bhogi festival celebrations including hot air balloon rides, kite flying, rangoli, cultural performances, and business training
- When
- January 14, until January 18 for balloon rides
- Where
- Hyderabad, Guntur, Jaipur
- Why
- To celebrate the Bhogi festival and Sankranti festivities, offer aerial views of heritage zones, and provide business training for self-help groups
- Event
- Bhogi Festival Celebrations
- Location
- Hyderabad, Guntur, Jaipur
- Organizer
- Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC)
- Duration
- Until January 18
- Public Response
- High interest, tickets sold out quickly
- Activities
- Hot air balloon rides, kite flying, rangoli, cultural performances, business training
Sources
Bhogi Festivities Take to the Skies with Hot Air Balloon Rides in Hyderabad
Hyderabadis Celebrate Bhogi With Kites, Rangolis
Sankranti Colour, SHG Business Training Mark SARAS Mela
Makar Sankranti celebrated in Jaipur; ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ cast joins for kite-flying
