The Deccan Festival, with its cultural
programmes is celebrated in February. Bakri-Id is celebrated with
ritualistic fervor in Andhra Pradesh and in particular, the old
city of Hyderabad. The Andhra Ugaadi which heralds the New Year
also means a season of mango-pickling and more literary pursuits
such as poetry competitions.The state also observes typical
indian festivals such as Nag Panchami, Holi, Diwali, Gandhi
Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and others.
Lumbini Festival
Lumbini festival is organized from the 2nd Friday to Sunday of
December every year at Hyderabad and Nagarjunasagar to highlight
and celebrate the 'Buddhist Heritage' of Andhra Pradesh.
Visakha Utsav
'Visakha Utsav' is organised by A.P. Tourism every year from the
third Friday to Sunday of January. The Visakha Utsav is organised
to bring together a kaleidoscope of brilliant hues .
The festival comprises of a variety of cultural programmes,
sports events, food fair and exhibitions, fashion shows, trekking
etc.
