Over 20 lakh devotees attend Rottela Panduga in Nellore
Over 20 lakh devotees gathered at the Bara Shaheed Dargah in Nellore for the annual 'Rotela Panduga' festival. Officials highlighted the event as a significant display of interfaith harmony and cultural unity in India.
Why it matters
The festival serves as a cultural touchstone for religious coexistence and social cohesion in Andhra Pradesh.
More than 20 lakh devotees visited the famous Bara Shaheed Dargah to celebrate ‘Rotela Panduga’ in Nellore this year, said Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board Chairman Abdul Aziz during the closing ceremony held on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) evening. He congratulated the officials of all departments and gave mementos to them.
The article reports on a public event and official statements regarding cultural harmony without taking a partisan stance.
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