Bhogi, celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marks the first day of the Pongal festival, dedicated to Lord Indra. Rituals like cleaning homes, Bhogi Mantalu, and ...

From folk songs, food, dance, singing to whatnot, the celebration takes place at night, when people light a bonfire. Coming to Bhogi Pongal, the festival is also a harvest festival, which is being ...