Andhra Pradesh welcomes 2026 with traditional fervor, beach parties
Andhra Pradesh kicked off 2026 with a lively mix of beach parties, city celebrations, and temple rituals.
Visakhapatnam's Beach Road was packed with people enjoying DJ nights and live music, while hotels and clubs pulled out all the stops for families and tourists.
Security was tight, but the mood stayed festive across the state.
Tradition meets party vibes
In Tirupati, New Year's Day overlapped with Vaikuntha Ekadashi—so families started early by cleaning their homes, making colorful rangoli at their doors, and hanging mango-leaf garlands for good luck.
After visiting temples to offer prayers for health and success, everyone sat down together to enjoy classic Andhra dishes like pulihora and payasam.
The whole celebration blended modern fun with deep-rooted traditions—very Andhra style!