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Nagpur Celebrates Bhogi with Colorful Pongal Procession

The South Indian community in Nagpur marked Bhogi, the first day of Pongal, with a lively procession in Chhaoni. Participants dressed traditionally, sang hymns, and shared the festival's significance of renewal and cleansing.

Trichy Bhogi Drive Collects 15 MT Waste, Prevents Burning

Trichy Corporation's smoke-free Bhogi initiative successfully collected 15 metric tons of waste across all five zones, preventing traditional burning during the festival. The drive involved 10 trucks and collection points.

Chennai Bhogi Burnings Worsen Air Quality, AQI Hits 273

Bhogi festival burnings in Chennai led to severe air pollution, with Perungudi recording an AQI of 273. Visibility dropped to 300 meters, disrupting flights. Officials urge public to stop burning hazardous materials.

YSRCP Protests Medical College PPP Shift During Bhogi

YSR Congress Party leaders staged statewide Bhogi protests, burning government orders to oppose shifting proposed medical colleges to PPP mode, calling it anti-poor and harmful to public healthcare.

Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Timings and Significance

Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu festival, falls on January 14, 2026. Discover the auspicious timings, puja rituals, and deep spiritual meaning behind this celebration of the sun's northward journey.

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