Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Early Sankranti Festivities Enthrall Vijayawada
In Vijayawada, people celebrated Sankranti, a big harvest festival, almost ten days early.
The Press Club Amaravati organized the event at Nalanda School.
Everyone, from kids to grandparents, enjoyed traditional dances, bonfires, songs, and games.
They made colorful rangoli designs and flew kites.
Special guests gave prizes to winners of different competitions.
A bullock cart was a big hit with children.
The day was full of fun and showed the importance of keeping traditions alive.
People loved the early celebration and said it made great memories.
Vijayawada celebrated Sankranti nearly ten days early, organized by the Press Club Amaravati at Nalanda School.
The event featured traditional dances, Bhogi bonfires, Haridasu devotional songs, and Gangireddulu performances.
Participants enjoyed rangoli competitions, kite flying, bullock cart rides, and rooster combat demonstrations.
Distinguished guests Kanumuri Bhaskar Raju, Chalasani Anjaneyulu, and Vasireddy Nagarjuna distributed prizes to winners.
The bullock cart sent by Mandava Venkata Ratnam was a special attraction, drawing children and youth alike.
- Who
- Residents of Vijayawada, including journalists and their families
- What
- Early Sankranti celebrations organized by the Press Club Amaravati
- When
- Nearly ten days before the actual Sankranti festival
- Where
- Nalanda School premises in Vijayawada
- Why
- To celebrate Telugu culture and traditions, and to bring people together in a festive atmosphere
- Location
- Vijayawada, India
- Organizer
- Press Club Amaravati
- Venue
- Nalanda School premises
- Key Attractions
- Traditional dances, Bhogi bonfires, Haridasu devotional songs, Gangireddulu performances, Rangoli competitions, Kite flying, Bullock cart rides, Rooster combat demonstrations
- Distinguished Guests
- Kanumuri Bhaskar Raju, Chalasani Anjaneyulu, Vasireddy Nagarjuna
- Special Attraction
- Bullock cart sent by Mandava Venkata Ratnam