Festive buzz grips rural Andhra Pradesh as communities gear up for Sankranti well before the main dates, fueled by a successful early harvest and hopeful rituals for the year ahead.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu called for stronger ties between Telugu states and interlinking of Krishna-Godavari rivers to curb water waste, speaking at the third World Telugu Mahasabhalu in Guntur.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu praised BJP leader Ram Madhav as a nationalist scholar at the Vijayawada Book Festival, releasing Telugu translations of his books on Constitution and Partition history.
Amaravati Press Club kicked off early Sankranti celebrations with rural Telugu traditions brought to life in Vijayawada. Families across generations joined in cultural performances and games, blending heritage with community spirit ahead of the harvest festival.
As Sankranti approaches, Andhra Pradesh's Godavari districts buzz with preparations for traditional rooster fights, where prized birds undergo months of specialized training and conditioning.
Srisailam temple authorities issued a stern warning against parties and celebrations in satrams after viral videos of New Year dancing sparked devotee outrage. Strict action promised to protect the site's sanctity.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will kick off Sankranti festivities in Andhra Pradesh with a high-profile visit to Kakinada district on January 9, blending cultural joy with development announcements.
Andhra Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for a 96-room choultry and Deeksha Viramana Mandapam at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Telangana.
TTD plans to use virtual and augmented reality to showcase the cultural and architectural importance of its local and affiliated temples across Andhra Pradesh.
AI-powered command centre at Tirumala has cut waiting times to 1.5–4 hours during peak Vaikuntha Ekadasi crowds, delivering smooth, incident-free darshan for tens of thousands.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu called Telugu more than a language it's the heart of culture and daily living. He spoke at the third World Telugu Conference near Amaravati, urging preservation amid modern shifts.
Thousands flocked to Tirumala on December 31 for sacred Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at Lord Venkateswara temple, part of a 10-day event drawing over 1.7 lakh token holders in the opening days.
