The first day of the Pongal festival is celebrated as Bhogi. On this day, believed to bring boons and blessings, people take ritualistic ablution baths, light bonfires, and throw cow dung cakes into the fire as part of the celebrations. This tradition is believed to drive away the bone-chilling cold. In the evening, small children are adorned with "Bhogi pallu" (a mixture of fruits, flowers, and coins) as part of a special ritual known as Perantamu. It is believed that performing this ritual wards off the evil eye and removes any negative energy surrounding the children.
Bhogi is the biggest festival celebrated by the Telugu people is Sankranti. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and splendour by the people of Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema as Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma, and Mukkanuma. Bhogi is celebrated on the last day of Dakshinayanam. Sankranti is synonymous with new harvests, vibrant rangolis (muggulu), decorated gobbemmas, bonfires, decorated bulls (gangireddus), traditional pandi dishes, Haridasu kirtanas, and cockfighting (kodi pandals).
Bhogi Wishes
May the warmth of the Bhogi bonfire bring you happiness, health, and prosperity. Happy Bhogi 2025!Let go of the old and welcome the new with open hearts. Wishing you a bright and joyful Bhogi!May this Bhogi bring you success, joy, and peace that lasts the entire year.Celebrate the spirit of renewal and togetherness this Bhogi. Stay blessed!On this special day, may your life shine as brightly as the Bhogi bonfire!
Bhogi WhatsApp Greetings
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Bhogi Greetings for Family and Friends
To my dearest family, may the spirit of Bhogi fill our lives with love and laughter!Wishing my friends a Bhogi filled with beautiful moments and cherished memories.Happy Bhogi to the people who make my life special. Let’s celebrate together!May the Bhogi bonfire burn all negativity and brighten our bonds of love.Sending warm Bhogi wishes to you and your family. Stay blessed!Bhogi reminds us to shed our past burdens and start afresh with hope and happiness.
Celebrate the beauty of renewal and let the festival of Bhogi inspire you to embrace positivity.Just as the bonfire cleanses the old, let’s cleanse our hearts of negativity this Bhogi.May this festival motivate you to take bold steps toward your dreams.Bhogi is not just a celebration but a reminder to cherish the simple joys of life.