Godavari Districts Kickstart Sankranti Early with Grand Cultural Showcase.

• Pre-Sankranti celebrations were grandly organized in Marumalla village, Ambedkar Konaseema district, showcasing the unique cultural traditions of the festival.
• The event featured a Bhogi bonfire, girls dancing around it, and traditional offerings, highlighting the essence of Bhogi, Sankranti, and Kanuma.
• Artists dressed as Haridasus and Basavannas explained the significance of Bhogi, while a student fortune-teller added to the nostalgic atmosphere.
• Traditions like showering Bhogipallu on children and boiling milk until it overflows were also part of the vibrant festivities.
• Haridasus sang devotional songs, explaining their role and the spiritual importance of offerings during Dhanurmasam, making it a "living lesson in culture."

Why It Matters: Godavari districts showcased their unique Sankranti culture through grand pre-celebrations.