In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu....Sankranti is celebrated for four days. The certain rituals are followed l during each of the four days and those days are known as
Day 1-
Bhogi which is also known as Bhogi Pandigai
Day 2 -
Makara Sankranti, which is known as
Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana
Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
Day 3 -
Kanuma Panduga and
Mattu Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
Day 4-
Mukkanuma in Andhra Pradesh and
Kaanum Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
Bhogi is the first day of the four days Sankranti festivities and it is observed one day before of main Makara Sankranti day.
On Bhogi day, people discard old and derelict items which are no longer in use. People get up before dawn and light ponfire, famously known as BhogiMantalu, with wood and other solid fuels. Derelict wooden items at home are offered to the fire as a Bhogi ritual People also lit crackers early in the morning
Bhogi Pallu
In many Telugu families in Andhra, kids between the age group of three to six are showered with Indian jujube fruit known as Regi Pallu. The children are dressed up in colorful attires,including traditional Langa-Voni for the girls, forthe occasion. A potpourri of Regi Pallu, Senagalu (soaked and drained black grams), flower petals,
pieces of sugarcane, jaggery and coins are
showered on them. It is believed that the ritual of Bhogi Pallu protects children from evil eye, bless the children with material abundance and long life.
Apart from the ritual of Regi Pallu, Ariselu Adugulu is also organized for kids. Ariselu(s), which is a sweet dish made of rice, are put on the floor andsmall kids are asked to walk on them. Ariselu Adugulu is celebrated to mark the occasion when the kid learns to take its first step
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