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Hyderabad Celebrates Makar Sankranti with Festive Spirit
People in Hyderabad are getting ready for the Makar Sankranti festival.
They are buying colorful powders, nets, and other decorations to celebrate.
Shops are busy with customers of all ages.
Some people remember how they used to make decorations from natural things like cow dung.
Families prepare special foods like til ladoo and til dal.
They also draw beautiful Rangoli designs and perform special prayers.
The festival is important because it shows the colors, traditions, and way of life of the people.
They also keep milk pots on their rooftops and make something called Gauramma to represent prosperity.
Meanwhile, Sri Vani High School in Atmakur town celebrated with a Bhogi bonfire, rangoli competitions, kite flying, and cultural dance performances.
Students showcased creative designs highlighting unity, nature, and cultural heritage.
The school emphasized the significance of Sankranti as a harvest festival and expressed gratitude towards nature and farmers.
Markets in Hyderabad are crowded with people buying Rangoli colours, Muggu powder, and decorative items for Makar Sankranti.
Shop owner Lakshman Lal reports exceptional business, selling various colours and Muggu items at affordable prices.
Customers appreciate the wide range of Jali designs and colourful powders available in the markets.
Traditional practices include preparing Muggu with natural ingredients, drawing Rangoli designs, and performing special poojas.
Families celebrate by preparing traditional dishes like til ladoo and til dal, and keeping milk pots on rooftops for rituals.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad, shop owners, customers, students, and staff of Sri Vani High School
- What
- Preparations and celebrations for Makar Sankranti festival
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India and Atmakur town, Wanaparthy district
- When
- January 10, 2026
- Why
- To celebrate the harvest festival in a traditional style and reflect cultural values
Traditionalists
Modernists
Celebration Methods
Traditionalists
Prefer traditional methods like natural ingredients for Muggu and hand-drawn Rangoli.
Modernists
Embrace modern, convenient options like pre-made powders and nets.
Key facts
- Festival
- Makar Sankranti
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Popular Items
- Rangoli colours, Muggu powder, nets, decorative items
- Price Range
- Muggu packets: ₹10, Muggu nets: ₹10-₹40
- Traditional Dishes
- Til ladoo, til dal
- Cultural Practices
- Rangoli designs, special poojas, milk pots on rooftops, Gauramma preparation, Bhogi bonfire, kite flying, cultural dance performances
- School Celebrations
- Sri Vani High School, Atmakur town, Wanaparthy district
Quotes
Lakshman Lal
Shop owner from Himayat Nagar
“There is a strong response from customers of all age groups. Muggu packets are priced at just ₹10, while Muggu nets range between ₹10 and ₹40. Our shop offers at least 25 varieties of colours sourced from Mumbai, Delhi, and local Hyderabad markets, attracting families and children alike.”
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Shakti Pami
Customer
“Many also draw Rangoli designs depicting Pongal pots, kites, cows and chariots, followed by special poojas at home.”
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