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 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 ...

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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 ...

Try this curated South Indian delight for Pongal ... mithai adda has lined up a range of special offerings to celebrate, Sankranti or Lohri, as you please. AT Jhama Sweets, CG Road, Chembur ...

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 ...

Makar Sankranti 2025: Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is a tradition in many parts of India. Here are some reasons why people fly kites on Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti 2025: Kite-flying has ...

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 ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 15 ... Pongal (Sweet and Savory) A quintessential South Indian dish, Pongal comes in two varieties—sweet (Sakkarai Pongal) and savory (Ven Pongal).

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.

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 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 ...