Mon Jan 13 21:29:55 UTC 2025: ## Srikakulam Celebrates Bhogi with Festive Cheer
**SRIKAKULAM, Andhra Pradesh (January 14, 2025)** – Srikakulam district erupted in vibrant celebrations as residents enthusiastically marked Bhogi, the first day of the Sankranti festival. The return of numerous migrant workers to their home villages for the holiday season added to the festive atmosphere, filling the countryside with energy and excitement.
Celebrations took place across the district, with residents in areas such as Suryamahal, Day & Night, New Colony, Potti Sriramulu, and Seven Roads Junction participating in traditional Bhogi bonfires. Children and adults alike joined in the festivities, lighting fires, wearing new clothes, and enjoying the traditional offerings of Bhogi fruits. Temples buzzed with activity as devotees performed special pujas, including the Godidevi Kalyanam.
As Bhogi festivities concluded, preparations for the main Sankranti celebrations on Tuesday are underway. Markets, such as the Potti Sriramulu Market in Srikakulam, were bustling with shoppers purchasing puja materials, vegetables, and groceries for the upcoming religious observances. Families are preparing to honor their ancestors before donning new clothes to welcome the new year.
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