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Detailed explanation-1: -However, the third day of the usual four-day-long festival is usually celebrated as Kanuma, which hold special importance in Telangana’s farming culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kanuma is observed on the third day of the festival. On this day, cattle are worshipped and people also pay homage to the elements of nature for a good harvest. Some of the villages organise Cockfights and bullfights in the state. To bring prosperity and happiness, people donate wheat and sweets to those in need.

Detailed explanation-3: -People of South India celebrate this festival with great zeal for three days. In North India, only the second day of this festival, Makara Sankranti or Lori, is celebrated. Eating non-vegetarian food on Kanuma day is customary in Andhra country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kanumu in Tamil Nadu In Tamil Nadu, the fourth and last day of Pongal is known as Kanumu, Kaanum Pongal or Kanyapongal. It may also be called Uzhavar Tirunal. The word kaanum means “to visit” or “to go see” as this is a day to visit and thank family and friends who have helped in the farming season and the harvest.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kanuma, also known as Pasuvula Panduga, is observed on the third day of the Sankranthi festival in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill to protect the people of Gokulam on this day. In 2023 Kanuma is on January 16.