Festivals of Visakhapatnam
Starting from Diwali in First half of November and things come to normal crossing the mid January when the important 3 day festival of harvest Sankaranthi ends.
Navy Day
Being the Head Querters of Eastern Navel command visakhapatnam home to the many of the Navy’s Offices, and etc.
Every Year As Part Of Annula Celebrations Indian Navy Celerates with all its glory shown the people by displaying the Navy’s Weapons, their ships,Guns and the troops in White.Eastern Navel Command Displays all its glory with the Parade and many entertainment events and entry to some of its ships.
Navy Day as they call is one more day of charm to the city especially to the beach road where thousends gather to view the display of navy ships and more.
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ganesh Jayanti occurs in September and ‘Vighneswara - the remover of hurdles’, the elephant headed deity, is worshipped in almost every Hindu household. Since the past two decades, this festival has become a major pubic event. On the ninth day, publicly displayed idols of Ganesha are taken out in large processions and immersed in water bodies.
Dasara
A major Hindu festival that is observed for 10 days.’Navaratri’ or nine nights of the festival is followed by Vijaya Dasami or the tenth day of victory symbolizing the destruction of the demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga.
During this festival the triumvirate of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped. Vijaya Dasami or Dasara symbolizes victory of virtue over vice. During the festival artisans and workers worship the tools of their trade, seeking prosperity.
Christmas
Is the main festival celebrated by the Christian community, considered the third largest in the State? In fact, a large number of non-Christians too join in the celebrations that commence on Christmas Eve (December 24th) and continue throughout the next day.