The Vizianagaram festivals have commenced in grand style. Ministers Anitha, Kondapalli Srinivas, and TDP State President Palla Srinivas inaugurated the celebrations by raising the flag on a stage set up opposite the Paiditalli temple in the city.

As part of the festivities, a large rally was organised, featuring various cultural performances that were well received. Prior to the events, Minister Anitha and other leaders paid a visit to the Paidilli Ammavari temple.

Prominent attendees included MP Kalisetty Appalanaidu, MLA Aditi Gajapathiraju, MLC Gade Srinivasulu Naidu, DCCB Chairman Kimidi Nagarjuna, and several others.