festival · Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
Rottela Panduga, Nellore
Nellore's inter-faith festival of 'exchanging rotis': devotees float rotis on the Swarnala Cheruvu tank beside the dargah, exchanging one wish fulfilled for another — one of the most distinctive festivals in south India.
During Muharram (dates follow the Islamic calendar)Free entry
Highlights
- Roti exchange at the tank
- Gandha Mahotsavam
- Lakhs of visitors of all faiths
Dates that follow the lunar calendar are announced by the organisers each year — confirm before you travel. Found an error? Tell us.
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While you're there
Beach
Mypadu Beach
Nellore's beach resort and a long, clean shore
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FortHidden gem
Udayagiri Fort
A 14th-century hill fort on the Sanjeevi hills
Sri Potti Sriramulu NelloreDay trip
Temple
Penchalakona
Narasimha in the hills, with a stream and waterfall
Sri Potti Sriramulu NelloreDay trip
Lake
Somasila Dam
A Penna reservoir with boating and a Someswara temple
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