Bhogi is celebrated on the last day of the Margashira month, just before Makara Sankranti. It marks the beginning of the harvest festival and the end of the old season.
It is a day to discard old things—symbolizing letting go of bad habits, negative thoughts, and past burdens.
Spiritually, it represents cleansing the mind and home for a fresh start.
Devotees worship Lord Indra and Lord Agni for good rains and a prosperous harvest.
Early morning bonfire (Bhogi Mantalu): People burn old items symbolizing the destruction of the past and welcoming the new.
Home cleaning and decoration: Homes are cleaned, decorated with rangoli (muggulu), and fresh cow dung gobbemmalu.
Special dishes: Traditional food like Bhogi rice, mixed with fresh harvest items is prepared.
“Burn the old, welcome the new. Let your mind and heart be as clean as your home.”
| Category | Festivals |
| month | Pushya |
| paksha | Krishna |
| tithi | Dashami |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
