CM PRESENTS UGADI PURASKARALU TO 207 EMINENT PEOPLE

Terms festival a vital part of India's heritage; AP Creativity and Culture Commission faces backlash over discrepancies in recipients' list and last-minute changes

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Vijayawada

CHIEF Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to public service during the Ugadi celebrations organised by the Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Commission and the Endowments Department at Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Sunday.

Attending as the chief guest at the Ugadi Puraskaralu 2025 event, Naidu inaugurated the celebrations by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The event featured cultural performances by students and artists, captivating the audience. As part of the festivities, the organisers served Ugadi Pachadi, a blend of six flavours symbolising different emotions of life.

Following Sahasravadhani Madugula Nagaphani Sarma's Panchanga Sravanam (almanac reading), the Chief Minister released the Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara Panchangam of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), as well as the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments. He also unveiled the annual festival calendar of the Culture Department.