Makar Sankranti is one of the popular festivals in India that celebrates the Sun moving into Capricorn (Makara) and ending off its northward journey, which we call Uttarayana. The festival ...

As the cold winter days give way to the promise of spring, India lights up with the vibrant celebrations of its harvest festivals—Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in North India, and Pongal in ...

Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a vibrant festival of kites. The skies are filled with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. People gather on ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14th, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the harvest festival. The top five places in India to experience the festivities in 2025 are Gujarat ...

The start of Uttarayan is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in north India. Makar refers to Capricorn, the zodiac sign the Sun enters during this time. Sankranti means transition ...

In most parts of North India, the festival is known as Makar Sankranti. It is marked by people taking holy dips in rivers, particularly the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, to cleanse their sins.

While Makar Sankranti is widely celebrated, its status as a public holiday varies across India. In several states, it is a designated holiday, allowing communities to engage fully in the festivities.

Makar Sankranti is one of the most widely celebrated ... Across India, sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery are a common delicacy. In North India, people enjoy gajak, rewri, and til laddoos.

Whether it’s Makar Sankranti in North India, Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in South India, Uttarayan in Gujarat, or Bihu in the northeastern states, the festivities revolve around food that reflects ...

It is observed as Lohri in the North, Pongal in the South, and Makar Sankranti in the West which usually falls on the 14th of Janurary. The rituals consist of offering red flowers and rice to the Sun.

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal are important festivals celebrated in different parts of India around the same time, usually in mid-January. This year, Lohri will be celebrated on January 13 ...