Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Araku and Anakapalli Utsavams Celebrate Culture
The Araku Utsavams and Anakapalli Utsav are big cultural festivals happening in Andhra Pradesh.
The Araku Utsavams last for four days and show the traditions of tribal communities.
Ministers lit a traditional lamp to start the celebrations.
They talked about making the area better for tourists and helping the tribal people.
The Anakapalli Utsav is a two-day event happening on 30th and 31st January.
It will show the culture of the district through different programs.
The Home Minister said it's the first time this festival is happening and it will be held every year.
People are invited to join with their families.
Araku Utsavams is a four-day cultural festival showcasing tribal traditions in Araku Valley.
State Ministers Gummidi Sandhya Rani and Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the event.
The government is allocating Rs 8 crore to improve accommodation facilities in Araku.
Anakapalli Utsav is a two-day festival scheduled for 30th and 31st January.
The festivals aim to promote regional culture and tourism in Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Tribal communities, State Ministers, and local officials
- What
- Araku Utsavams and Anakapalli Utsav celebrating regional culture and traditions
- When
- Araku Utsavams: 4-day event; Anakapalli Utsav: 30th and 31st January
- Where
- Araku Valley and Anakapalli District
- Why
- To showcase the rich culture and traditions of tribal communities and promote tourism
- Event
- Araku Utsavams and Anakapalli Utsav
- Duration
- 4 days (Araku) and 2 days (Anakapalli)
- Location
- Araku Valley and Anakapalli District
- Inauguration
- By State Ministers Gummidi Sandhya Rani and Kandula Durgesh
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 8 crore for accommodation facilities in Araku
- Art Forms
- 35 different art forms showcased
- Chief Minister's Direction
- Organized as per directions of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- Future Plans
- Annual festival with programs at other tourist and spiritual spots
