Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh

Look at the state's festival calendar and you will come to learn that celebration continue in Andhra Pradesh throughout the year. Besides a number of Hindu festivals in Andhra Pradesh, numerous tourist festivals, Buddhist festivals and Muslim festivals are also organised with all the spiritual fervour. During these fairs and festivals, people come out to greet one another and share the strong bond of brotherhood among themselves. January is the time when the popular harvest festival of Pongal is celebrated here. The months of February-March herald the arrival of the very spiritual Sivratri, which dedicated to Lord Shiva. Referred to as Ugadi, the New Year celebration in Andhra Pradesh occurs just after Holi, the festival of colours. Ganesh Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and Deewali are the other popular Hindu festivals in the state. To provide a window to Hyderabad's vibrant cultural heritage, the State Tourism Department organises the widely known Deccan Festival, a must-attend for travellers from all over. Another popular tourist festival in Andhra Pradesh is the Visaka Utsav, organised in the district of Visakhapatnam. And there are many more!



Most Popular Fairs and Festivals in Andhra Pradesh