India is a land of festivals, and January marks the beginning of festivities every year. Harvest season begins around the country, with different names depending on where it is celebrated.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

and Khichdi Sankranti in North India." He emphasized that Makar Sankranti was profound expression of joy, unity, and solidarity, embodying the spirit of togetherness and happiness within society.

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 ...

Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated In January across India. This festival marks the transition of the Sun from the house of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to the house of Makar ...

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.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also wished everyone a happy Makar Sankranti, emphasizing its importance as a festival of ...

People in different parts of the country carry out different rituals to observe this festival. Here are the top 40 best ...