Andhra Pradesh is one of the prominent states in the southern parts of India, and you can experience the beautiful traditions and culture during festivals. The large spectrum of cultures and festivals of Andhra Pradesh make it one of the most visited states in India. Every telugite’s home is decorated with great enthusiasm during these fantastic cultural and religious festivals.

The monuments, religious landmarks, and several places in the southeastern state are mythologically and culturally significant. Let us go through this article to know more about the prominent festivals of Andhra Pradesh.

Top 18 Telugu Festivals & Fairs Celebrated in AP 2022:

We have listed some of the famously observed fairs and festivals of Andhra Pradesh that people celebrate with pomp and enthusiasm. To experience the vibrant culture practised in this state, plan a trip during festivals and fairs.

1. Makara Sankranthi:

Pongal or Makara Sankranthi is celebrated grandly in every part of India, but every region gives this beautiful festival a uniqueness. Makara Sankranthi is one of the popular harvest festivals of India. In Andhra Pradesh, this festival is celebrated for three days. The first day is Bhogi, during which people burn old things from their houses, getting rid of negativity. The second day is Sankranthi, where houses are decorated beautifully with rangolis and dress up in new clothes. The third day is Kanuma, where the festival culminates.

• Key Attraction: Beautiful rangolis in front of all houses, ox decorated beautifully, Cockfights, Delicious sweet and savory dishes, Bulls race.
• When: January.
• Where: All over the state.
• Duration of Festival: 3 days.

2. Ugadi:

Ugadi marks the new year according to the lunisolar calendar in Hinduism, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh. It is also called Gudi Padwa in some parts of the country. The speciality of this festival is that people prepare a pickle that has six tastes: sweet, spicy, two types of sour, salt, and bitter, which depict different experiences we face in life and how we should embrace them.