Sankranti Joy: Gangireddulu Bring Festive Cheer to Visakha Villages

• Gangireddulu (Doo Doo Basavannalu) bring festive cheer to Visakhapatnam villages during Sankranti.
• Gangireddulu families parade decorated Basavannalu house-to-house for a month, singing traditional songs.
• This cultural tradition teaches locals and children about ancestral customs and is a major attraction during Bhogi, Sankranti, and Kanuma.
• Villagers of all ages participate, offering food and receiving blessings from the Gangireddulu.
• The tradition, including the Basavannalu taking Gobbammalu from doorsteps, keeps ancestral customs alive even in modern times.

Why It Matters: Gangireddulu tradition enlivens Sankranti in Visakha, preserving cultural heritage and community spirit.