Festivals of Telangana

The complete guide to Telangana's major festivals - seasonal calendar, history, rituals, and celebration traditions.

Spring

ఉగాది

March–April (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — Telugu New Year)

బోనాలు

July (Ashadha and Sravana months)

Monsoon

సమ్మక్క సారలమ్మ జాతర

February (biennial — even years)

బతుకమ్మ

September–October (Bhadrapada Amavasya to Dasara)

Autumn

దసరా

September–October (10th day of Navaratri)

Autumn

కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి

October–November (Full moon of Kartika month)

మహాశివరాత్రి

February–March (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi)

Winter

సంక్రాంతి

January 14–16