Sankranthi is the biggest festival in Andhra Pradesh. For Andhrites particularly, the festivities associated with Sankranti take on a grand hue.<br />'' <br />''The festival evokes fond memories of bhogi mantalu, Haridasula keeratanal and revering the Gangireddulu (worshipping Ox) and many more.<br />'' <br />''Pongal is also a symbol of happiness and prosperity.<br />'' <br />''Traditionally, Sankranti is considered as a symbol of new lease of life, in which rain, sunshine and agriculture cattle are worshipped to bring prosperity. The Pongal Festival in Andhra lasts for four days. The festival is more visible in villages and people celebrate the remaining two days, Kanuma and Mukkanuma with great joy and fervour.<br />'' <br />''Pongal is different this year, as the festival is celebrated amidst Covid precautions and people are following all Covid protocols while celebrating the events.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">No doubt, Sankranti is the most significant festival of South India and is celebrated every year to mark the beginning of Uttarayana, that is the movement of the Sun towards north and to mark the time of harvest.</span><br />