Sankranti

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On Mukkanuma, the fourth day, the women and children take a pair of the dolls in procession to the river and put them in a boat to cross the water. This ritual signifies the sun's journey across the sky.

Traditional folk singers such as the Daasarlu and Haridaasulu sing songs as trained oxen dance to their tunes. Grand Poojas are performed in temples and devotees are given pongali (cooked sweet rice) as prasadam (nutritional spiritual offering.)

Kites are flown this day, symbolically depicting our existence, as we fly high in the winds of illusion, secured by the string that tethers us to the ground is none other than the eternal bond between us and our divine self. Kites of all sizes and colours are flown, making it a favourite festival among the children. Competitions are held throughout the region - a visual experience that draws people on their terraces and open grounds to witness the riot of colours.

We wish you all an extremely happy and auspicious Sankranti.

(*) Mahabharata (3102 BC): 'Pitama' Bheeshma, grandsire of Pandavas and Kauravas, chose to die on his bed of arrows, this day. Hindus consider this day auspicious and that those who die on this day gain immediate 'self-realization' and will never have to take birth again.