Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. It usually celebrated on January 14 (January 15 on a leap year). Makar translates as 'Capricorn' and Sankranti means 'transition'.

Makar Sankranti is a major Hindu festival that marks the Sun’s transition to Capricorn and the end of winter. Dedicated to Lord Surya, it celebrates harvest and new beginnings.

Colorful kites float around the skyline of Gujarat on the day of Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated as Uttarayan in the state. People gather on rooftops, shouting “Kai po che!” as they compete in ...

Known by different names across the country ... Hence, let's take a look at how states across the country are celebrating the Sankranti festival. Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated Makar ...

Bhogi, a festival marking the beginning of the harvest season, is celebrated in Maharashtra a day before Makar Sankranti ... in various other states under different names, showcasing the diversity ...

Sarala Birla Public School, Ranchi celebrated Makar Sankranti with enthusiasm here on Tuesday. A special assembly was conducted on the occasion and the students presented the significance of the ...

Lucknow: It was a day of feasting as communities belonging to different regions of the country and residing in the state ...

Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.

It is common practice in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand to refer to Makar Sankranti as Khichdi Sankranti, which emphasizes the significance of the cooking of khichdi as a pivotal rite.

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Makar ... the eastern state of Bihar , where sweets such as tilkut and til ke laddoo are made especially for the occasion. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, Makar Sankranti is ...