Bhogi[a] is the first day of the four-day Sankranti festival. It falls on last day of Agrahāyaṇa or Mārgaśīrṣa month of Hindu Solar Calendar, which is 13 January by the Gregorian calendar. It is the day before Makar Sankranti, celebrated widely in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. [2][3]

Jan 13, 2025 · Bhogi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and tradition. It is dedicated to Lord Indra, the deity of rain, who is believed to bless the land with fertility and prosperity. Farmers, in...

Bhogi (Telugu:భోగి, Tamil:போகி) is celebrated in the Southern states of India as the first day of the 4-day harvest festival of Pongal. It is the day of discarding everything that is old and thus bringing in new fortune and prosperity in their lives.

Bhogi 2025, celebrated on 13 January, marks the beginning of Pongal with rituals like Bhogi Mantalu, Bhogi Pallu, and vibrant rangoli competitions, symbolising new beginnings. This festival honours Lord Indra brings positivity and emphasises gratitude for a good harvest.

Dec 25, 2024 · Bhogi is the first day of four-day Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Tamil people celebrated Bhogi as Bhogi Pongal. Bhogi Mantalu and Bhogi Pallu are the main ritual during Bhogi festival. In the early morning, people …

Bhogi is one of the significant Hindu harvesting festivals celebrated in the Southern state of India on the first day of the four days of Pongal. It is primarily celebrated in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in the Southern states in honour of Lord Indra, the God of Rains & Clouds.

Bhogi Festival is celebrated in honor of Lord Indra who is the God of Clouds, Rains and Nature. This day is celebrated as Lohri in Panjab.

Jan 4, 2025 · Bhogi, the first day of the vibrant four-day Sankranti festival, holds great cultural and spiritual significance in the southern states of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,...

Bhogi Pongal is the first day of the four-day Pongal festival celebrated in South India. From date to history, here's all you need to know about this occasion. Bhogi Pongal is...

Jan 7, 2024 · On Bhogi, the first day of the festival, falling on January 14, 2024, people burn all the negativity by symbolically lighting the bonfire and dumping all the old and discarded things in it.