Bhogi is dedicated to Lord Indra, the god of rain and prosperity, as a gesture of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. The festival symbolizes the removal of negativities, renewing all, with one of ...

Bhogi, celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, marks the first day of the Pongal festival, dedicated to Lord Indra. Rituals like cleaning homes, Bhogi Mantalu ...