In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which four-day harvest festival starts with the Bhogi bonfire?

Explanation

Sankranti. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the four-day harvest festival of Sankranti begins with the Bhogi bonfire (Bhogi Mantalu). Bhogi marks the first day of Sankranti, symbolising the discarding of old belongings and welcoming new beginnings. The four days are: Bhogi, Makara Sankranti (Pedda Panduga), Kanuma, Mukkanuma. Sankranti is associated with the sun’s transition into Makara (Capricorn).