Andhra Pradesh is a calendar of one long procession of festivals. Festivities here are characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of prayers and rituals. festivals in andhra pradesh, fairs and festivals of andhra pradesh india, famous festivals of south india, brahmotsavam in tirupati, deccan festival in hyderabad Travellers and tourists are struck by the scale and multiplicity of the festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land.
The state is famous for celebrating festival of every region and religion with equal pomp and gaiety. Be it the age old traditional hindu festivals or the muslim festivity of brotherhood or Christmas. The diversity of the state is manifested in its people, languages, religions and cultures.
The All India Industrial Exhibition is organised by the Exhibition society at Nampally grounds in Hyderabad. This exhibition is held annually from 1st of January to 10th of February.festivals in andhra pradesh, fairs and festivals of andhra pradesh india, famous festivals of south india, brahmotsavam in tirupati, deccan festival in hyderabad It is one of the most prestigious events of Hyderabad city and it is customary for every Hyderabadi to make a visit to the exhibition with their family and friends.
The exhibition was started in 1938 as a local exhibition, i.e. "Numaish", to display the indigenously produced goods in the erstwhile Hyderabad state, has now become one of the largest trade fairs of India.
The All India Industrial exhibition has today come to be recognised as one of the biggest show-window in the country for trade, commerce and Industry. festivals in andhra pradesh, fairs and festivals of andhra pradesh india, famous festivals of south india, brahmotsavam in tirupati, deccan festival in hyderabad This exhibition has become so popular, that its scope increased enormously both in its coverage and content. Traders from all over India put up their stalls and there are around 2600 stalls, and over 25 lakh visitors in the form of consumers, exhibitors, traders, etc.
Today almost all the state and central Government directly or through their undertakings are represented in this exhibition. It is a big open-air shopping mall with garments, handicrafts, electrical goods, glassware, furniture, kitchenware etc. There are also stalls selling popcorn, chat varieties, sweets, cool drinks, fleecy pink candy made of sugar etc. Children enjoy the joy rides like Gaint wheel, Tora Tora, Dragon ride and more.
It is open throughout the day, but usually people come in large numbers in the evenings. The shops are open up till midnight.
Festivals in Andhra Pradesh :
Festivals in Andhra Pradesh 
