By Harshit
January 07, 2026
The celebrations begin with Bhogi, where people light bonfires to discard old belongings and welcome fresh beginnings before the main festival day.
Devotional Haridasu singers, vibrant rangoli designs and joyful kite flying fill the day with colour, energy and festive spirit.
The festival opens with Bhogi Mantalu bonfires, as families discard the old and embrace fresh beginnings.
Sesame and jaggery sweets are made, and the decorated Gangireddu bull is honoured with devotion.
Devotees take a sacred dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal to seek blessings during the festival.
Families relish traditional pithe and puli sweets as part of the celebrations.
In Bihar, devotees offer khichdi to the Sun God as a ritual to seek blessings.
Flying kites, enjoying dahi-chura, and visiting local melas are among the many festive activities.
Gujarat marks the occasion with the International Kite Festival, where vibrant kites of every shape fill the sky.
Traditional delicacies such as undhiyu and jalebi are enjoyed widely during this festive season.