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**Andhra Pradesh Celebrates Toli Ekadasi with Traditional Pelaala Pindi Prasad**
**Hyderabad, July 4, 2025** – Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to celebrate Toli Ekadasi, a significant festival rooted in Telugu tradition. Like other Telugu festivals (Sivarathri fasting, Ugadi’s six-flavored pachadi, and Sankranti’s Ariselu), Toli Ekadasi is marked with a specific food custom: the offering of Pelaala Pindi.
This traditional treat, made from puffed rice flour, is not only a religious offering but also a health booster, believed to provide strength and vitality. Eating habits change due to seasons, and these habits have been passed down for generations, and Toli Ekadasi highlights the deep connection between Telugu culture, food, and seasonal wellness. ETV Bharat is showcasing how to prepare Pelaala Pindi Prasad.
Alongside Toli Ekadasi preparations, other news in the region includes updates on travel options like Cordelia cruises from Vizag to Puducherry, recipes for quick and easy snacks and healthy breakfasts, and economic news like gold prices and government initiatives for housing.
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