Ugadi Celebrated With Traditional Fervour in Nellore, Prakasam

Nellore/Ongole: Ugadi celebrations were held with grandeur and traditional fervor in SPSR Nellore and Prakasam districts on Thursday.

Leaders and senior officials emphasized the cultural significance of the festival and its message of renewal.

In Nellore, celebrations were held at Tikkana Pranganam, where district collector Himanshu Shukla described Ugadi as “a reflection of our rich culture and traditions”.

The event began with the ceremonial lighting of lamps by collector, ZP president Anam Arunamma, joint collector Venkatashwarlu and other officials.

Renowned academician Aluri Shiromani Sharma presented Panchangam for the new year of “Parabhava”. He offered predictions for the coming year. Eminent Vedic scholars, poets, artists and personalities from various fields were awarded. Cultural programs including Kavi Sammelanam and live dance performances by students of SP Balasubrahmanyam Music College added color to the celebrations.

The Collector noted that Ugadi marks new beginnings and expressed optimism about the continued development of the region.

In Ongole, Ugadi celebrations were held at the rice millers association hall under the auspices of the government. Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy expressed the hope that the state will prosper with divine blessings in the new year.

The event witnessed the presence of MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, district collector Rajababu, MLA BN Vijay Kumar and others. While Vedic scholar Dakshinamurthy presented the Panchangam, the priests were honored with financial assistance.

The leaders expressed confidence that important projects such as the Veligonda project and Ramayapatnam Port will soon benefit the region. Cultural performances and traditional rituals performed by children marked the celebrations, spreading festive cheer and optimism for the year ahead.