158-dish feast, Tesla: Andhra families offer royal treatment to sons-in-law on Sankranti. Watch

Both the incidents happened in the city of Tenali in Andhra Pradesh. (Image credit: @KP_Aashish/X)

In Andhra Pradesh, a family welcomed their sons-in-law during Sankranti by preparing a feast with 158 dishes. Another family welcomed their son-in-law in a Tesla. The extravagant show of affection in Tenali has triggered curiosity on social media.

Videos of the feast doing the rounds on X show how an entire table was used to serve food to one of the sons-in-law. Small amounts of pongal and all the other dishes were placed on the multitude of banana leaves that served as a huge platter.

Another video shows the second son-in-law posing in front of the luxury EV.

Andhra #Sankranti vibes! From homemade delicacies to luxury cars In Andhra Alludu (Son-in-Law) = Absolute royalty!

In Tenali, a son-in-law was welcomed like a king with a 158-dish feast In Amalapuram, another arrived in a Tesla #Sankranthi#Pongal#Sankranti#AndhraPradeshpic.twitter.com/4DQG3fQTbn — Ashish (@KP_Aashish) January 15, 2026

According to local reports, the feast was organised by the city's popular business couple, Vandanapu Muralikrishna and Madhavilatha, in honour of their son-in-law, Sridatta, who hails from Rajamahendravaram in Godavari district. Their daughter Mounika had gotten married last year, and this was their son-in-law's first Sankranti celebration with them.

What is Makar Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti 2026 was observed on Wednesday, January 14, marking the sacred transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn). This solar festival holds deep religious, agricultural, and seasonal importance across India and is closely associated with Surya Puja, Punya Kaal rituals, charity, and holy bathing.

Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of Uttarayan, when the Sun starts its northward journey. This period is considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition. It is a powerful reminder of harmony between nature, fait,h and discipline. Observing the festival with devotion during the correct Muhurat is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings throughout the year.