Hyderabad, June 14 -- Lakhs of devotees are expected to gather at the revered Bara Shaheed Dargah in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore for the unique celebration of Rottela Panduga, popularly known as Rotiyon Ki Eid, or the Roti Festival. The 2026 edition of this centuries-old festival is scheduled from June 24 to June 30 and is expected to attract between 16 and 20 lakh pilgrims from across the country.

Set against the backdrop of Swarnala Cheruvu in Dargamitta, the festival is not merely a religious event but a living testament to India's tradition of communal harmony, with people belonging to different faiths participating with equal devotion.

A legacy of more than four centuries

Rottela Panduga is observed at the Bara Shaheed Dargah, a shri...