HYDERABAD:
Makar Sankranti festivities began in Hyderabad on Friday with the first day celebrated as
Bhogi
.
Denizens across the city created a bonfire with logs of wood and old belongings at dawn, followed by preparation of traditional sweetmeats at home. Bhogi also marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival.
“With the Covid-19 fear, we chose to stay at home and celebrate,” said P Bala Krishna Goud from Puranapul. Despite a price rise, children flew kites in many parts of the city on Friday. “My son had been on the terrace from morning and it was difficult to bring him and his friends down for a meal,” said P
Ravi Kumar, a resident of Khairatabad.
Dhoolpet, Gulzar Houz, Hussaini Alam and other places were bustling with customers. “Despite a ban on Chinese manja the sale of illegal sharpen thread continued and only selected customers were given this,’’ said one customer, on condition of anonymity.
A group of veteran cricketers have planned a kite flying session in Begumpet on Saturday. “I have invited some close friends to come over for lunch,” said
Sandip Chanda
, the host.
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