<span style="color: #222222;">In Telangana, Sankranti festivities commenced with people celebrating Bhogi today with traditional fervour and gaiety. The three-day post-harvest festival is being celebrated across the state. The First day of Sankranti festivities began with Bhogi Mantalu, that is, a bonfire lit early this morning. People along with children came out in large numbers to light the bonfire at the street corners and cross roads.<br />''<br />''They burnt their old and unused belongings in the fire as a symbol of getting rid of the bad and evil. People are inviting the Sankranti Lakshmi, a symbol of prosperity by decorating their houses traditionally with colourful Rangoli and Mango leaves and flowers. AIR correspondent reports, state Road Transport Corporation and South-Central Railways are operating hundreds of special services for the past few days to facilitate large number of people who are travelling to their native villages.  Governor Dr.Tamilisai Sounderarajan and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao have greeted people on the occasion.</span><br />