The Latest Breaking News from Sankranti

A Jaggery and Palm Sugar Trail Through Coastal Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

The climb happens before sunrise. A tapper ties his feet together with a loop of rough rope, leans back against the trunk of a palmyra, and walks himself upward in quick, practiced steps. By the time the coast turns grey, the clay pots are already filling. This is where the…

Times Life · Oct 22

Sankranti spirit peaks at ‘Pasuvula Panduga’ in Andhra Pradesh

The countryside came to life with the conduct of ‘Pasuvula Panduga’, a traditional festival dedicated to bulls, in Chandragiri and Pakala mandals of Tirupati district on January 16 (Tuesday). The event marks Kanuma, the third day of the Sankranti festival.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Pottela pandelu, yedla pandelu, rangoli competitions mark Sankranti festivities in villages in Andhra Pradesh

Excitement over Sankranti festivities in Andhra Pradesh, with decorated homes, traditional sweets and various competitions.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

Andhra Pradesh police intensify raids against cockfights as Sankranti nears

The Andhra Pradesh police have tightened the vigil on cockfights, the banned traditional sport during the Sankranti, as the festival is nearing. The police have intensified raids on rooster tamers, knife makers, punters, people who lease out their land for setting up cockfight arenas and habitual offenders having connections with…

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Happy Makar Sankranti 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your family and friends

Uttarayana or Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival. It is also referred to as Maghi or simply Sankranti. This festival holds immense religious significance for the Hindus.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Krishna rural, suburban areas turn Covid hotspots after fest

VIJAYAWADA: Covid-19 situation in the rural and suburban areas surrounding the city is alarming when compared to other areas. Positivity rate is increasing significantly in rural areas after Sankranti celebrations and the health wing authorities have deployed special teams and sample collection points to intensify tests there.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2022

APSRTC earns ₹144 crore revenue via Sankranti specials

The A.P. State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has earned revenue of ₹144 crore through the special bus services it operated during Sankranti festivities, from January 7 to 18. In a statement on F

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2022