VIJAYAWADA: The vibrant three-day Amaravati Avakaya Festival in Vijayawada concluded in grandeur on Sunday evening. He announced that the festival will now be organized annually under the directive of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, with the next edition scheduled for December 17–19, 2026. Durgesh emphasised branding the festival as a cultural identity of AP. Highlighting the revival of arts, the Minister declared that Nandi Natakotsavams and the prestigious Nandi Awards will soon return under the leadership of CM Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. The festival featured diverse programs, including plays, literary discussions, and performances.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 03:02 UTC