Sankranti, also known as Pongal, is one of the most celebrated festivals in Tiruvuru, marking the harvest season and the beginning of the new year for farmers. The festival usually falls in mid-January and is observed with great enthusiasm and traditional customs. Houses are beautifully decorated with colorful muggulu (rangoli), and people wear new clothes to welcome prosperity. Farmers thank nature, the Sun God, and their cattle for a bountiful harvest. Special dishes like Pongal, Ariselu, and Garelu are prepared and shared with family and friends. Kite flying, cultural programs, and village gatherings fill the town with joy and festive spirit, making Sankranti a true symbol of unity, gratitude, and rural tradition in Tiruvuru.
