Mukkanuma 2025: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals Of Kanuma Telugu Festival

Mukkanuma 2025: Mukkanuma marks the last day of the vibrant four-day Sankranti festival. Following Kanuma, a day dedicated to thanking hardworking cattle, Mukkanuma is all about bonding with loved ones over delicious food and merriment. Families and friends reunite to share mouth-watering meals and create lasting memories together. As the final day of the Sankranti celebrations, Mukkanuma provides a wonderful conclusion to the festivities, leaving everyone feeling uplifted and content. It's a special day to cherish relationships, make new memories and bid farewell to the Sankranti celebrations until next year. This year, Mukkanuma is being observed on 16th January 2025.

Check out the timings, significance and rituals of this Telugu festival below:

Mukkanuma 2025: Date And Time

Mukkanuma 2025 Date: 16th January 2025

Mukkanuma Sankranti Moment: 09:03 AM, January 14

Mukkanuma 2025: Significance

In Telugu culture, Mukkanuma holds great significance as it marks the culmination of the Sankranti festivities. This day is dedicated to relaxation and leisure, allowing individuals to unwind and recharge after the hectic celebrations. Families and friends gather together, sharing traditional delicacies and exchanging gifts. The atmosphere is filled with laughter and joy, as people bid farewell to the harvest festival and welcome the new season.

Mukkanuma plays a vital role in Telugu culture, as it reinforces the importance of family, friendship, and community. This day encourages individuals to strengthen their bonds with loved ones, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness. By celebrating Mukkanuma, Telugu people reaffirm their cultural heritage and traditions, passing them down to future generations.

Mukkanuma marks the end of Sankranti, celebrating unity, gratitude and new beginnings, strengthening family bonds and leaving everyone feeling joyful and content. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Mukkanuma 2025: Rituals

Mukkanuma is celebrated on the day following Kanuma, marking a significant event in the festive calendar. Interestingly, this day is observed as Kaanum Pongal in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the diverse ways in which festivals are celebrated across different regions. In Telugu, Kanuma and Mukkanuma are collectively known as 'Pasuvula Panduga', which translates to 'Festival of Cattle', emphasising the importance of livestock in rural life.

The main ritual on Mukkanuma is Pasuvula Puja, a ceremony dedicated to worshipping cattle. In some coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, traditional sports such as Kodi pandaalu (cockfight) and eddula pandaalu (bullock cart races) are organised, attracting large crowds and significant betting activity. These events add to the festive atmosphere, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region.

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