Sankranti Festival Brings Joy and Festive Spirit to Adilabad
As the Sankranti festival draws near, excitement is in the air, and homes are brimming with festive cheer. With the holidays beginning, many people are traveling to their hometowns to celebrate this special occasion with family and loved ones. A key part of the festival is preparing and enjoying traditional dishes made with flour. Markets are bustling with people buying ingredients to make festive treats like chakinalu, garelu, gharjelu, ariselu, boorelu, laddus, and more. These delicious foods are a central part of the Bhogi Sankranti celebrations. Children, too, are thrilled as they take part in the fun by flying kites and soaking in the festive atmosphere. The return of people from towns to their villages has added even more energy to the celebrations.
Sankranti is a festival that is deeply rooted in tradition and brings happiness to people all over India, especially in the Telugu-speaking states. This three-day celebration honors farmers, the new harvest, and the hard work that goes into it. The first day, known as Bhogi, is marked by burning old things to symbolize a fresh start and to welcome the new year.
The second day, Sankranti, is the main day of the festival. On this day, people wear new clothes, worship, and decorate their homes with vibrant muggu (rangoli) designs and gombemmas (decorative items). The final day of the festival is dedicated to meeting relatives, exchanging sweets, and sharing pulses as a way to strengthen bonds and promote togetherness.
Through these customs and traditions, Sankranti continues to bring people closer, filling their lives with happiness and gratitude for the blessings of the harvest season.
