Kanuma Panduga 2026: Date, Timings, and Cultural Significance Revealed

• Kanuma Panduga 2026 will be observed on Thursday, January 15, as part of the Makar Sankranti festival in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• The festival expresses gratitude towards the agriculture sector and is celebrated three days after Bhogi and Makar Sankranti.
• While Drik Panchang indicates the Sankranti moment on January 14 at 03:13 pm, the Government of Andhra Pradesh holiday calendar officially lists Kanuma on January 16 (Friday).
• Rituals include Govardhana Puja (Gau puja), decorating and worshipping cows and bulls, and offering freshly prepared naivedyam.
• Kanuma, also known as 'Pasuvula Panduga,' honors working animals crucial to South Indian farming, reflecting deep roots in Telugu culture.

Why It Matters: Kanuma Panduga 2026, celebrated on January 15/16, is a Telugu festival honoring agriculture and livestock.